Tomato Cucumber Raitha

Tomato Cucumber Raitha

For the Salad:

• 2 tomatoes, medium size
• 2 English cucumbers

For the Yogurt Dressing:

• 3 cups of plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup sour cream(Optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro (reserve some for garnishing)
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• Method :
• Wash the tomatoes and cut out the core at the stem end. Cut each tomato into 5 slices of uniform thickness. Wash the cucumbers. Peel the cucumber or score them lengthwise with a fork. Cut the cucumbers of the bias into 1/8 inch (3mm) thick slices.
  Arrange the tomatoes and cucumbers on top of the lettuce, overlap 1 slice of tomato alternating with 1 slice of cucumber. Season with salt.
  Dress each salad wit 2 tablespoons of yogurt dressing and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts (optional).