Sizzling Ginger Raita

A yoghurt raita completes a South Asian meal, giving a creamy and sour contrast to simple dals or lavish biryanis. Using the spice-enhancing technique of tarka, tempering in hot oil to intensify the flavours, this raita (pictured) is memorable in its own right. Cool yoghurt envelops shreds of caramelised ginger, cumin seeds and musky curry leaves.