Chop onion, coriander leaves and tomatoes very finely and set them aside.

In a seasoning pan dry roast cumin seeds and powder it finely using mortar and pestle.

In a wide bowl whisk curds adding some water and make it thinner. Then include finely chopped tomatoes, onions and coriander leaves, throw in salt, red chilly powder and cumin powder into the bowl. Combine everything well.

Comforting and easy onion-tomato raita is ready to relish with pulao.

It is always best to use fresh curds than sour one.

Roasted cumin powder enhances the flavor of raita. It is optional you can skip it if you prefer.

You can substitute red chilly powder by green chilly paste.