Title: Yogurt Tomato Cooler
Categories: Relish Spicy
Yield: 4 Servings

1	tb	Corn oil
2		Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2	ts	Cumin seeds
1	c	Plain yogurt
1/2	ts	Paprika
2		Firm tomatoes, fine chopped
4		Green onions, finely chopped
2	tb	Chopped fresh mint
		Salt to taste
		Fresh ground pepper to taste
		Fresh mint sprigs

Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cumin seeds and cook very gently 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

In a bowl, combine cooled garlic mixture, yogurt, paprika and stir well. Add tomatoes, green onions, chopped mint, salt and pepper.

Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and chill several hours. Garnish with mint sprigs.

VARIATION: Omit tomatoes and onions and add 1 peeled seeded finely chopped or grated cucumber.

NOTE: Serve as an accompaniment to curries or as a tasty sauce with hot buttered Nan or pita bread.

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