firstly, place a large tomato on the flame directly.
roast on medium flame flipping all over.
cook making sure all sides are uniformly cooked.
cool completely, and peel the skin of the tomato.
now take the roasted tomato into the mixi.
add ¼ cup coconut, 1 dried red chilli, 1 tsp cumin and ¼ cup water.
blend to smooth paste.
transfer the tomato masala paste into a large bowl.
add ½ tsp salt and 1 cup buttermilk. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
now prepare the tempering by heating 1 tsp ghee.
splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, few curry leaves, 1 dried red chilli and pinch hing.
pour the tempering over the tambuli and mix well.
finally, enjoy tomato raita or tomato tambuli with hot steamed rice.