Title: Indian Summer Tomato Salad
Categories: Salad Indian Appetizer
Yield: 4 Servings

4	lg	Tomatoes, sliced
1	tb	Lime juice
2	tb	Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4	ts	Cumin seeds
1/4	ts	Fennel seeds
1		Dried hot chili pod
2	tb	Cilantro, chopped
		Salt & pepper

Arrange tomato slices on a platter. Sprinkle with lime juice. Warm oil in a small pot over moderate heat. Add cumin, fennel & chili pod, cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, discard pod & cool. Whisk in the cilantro; spoon seasoned oil over tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper & serve. If it sits, the flavour will intensify.

Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"

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