As this is an auspicious time, many fast duing the Navratras. The meals prepared focus on certain grains, dairy, and fruit. As a result the kitchen taken on a whole new dimension. Special festival foods and vrat ka khana or fasting foods are prepared and consumed.
Ingredients:
2 large potatoes, boiled and cubed
3 cups yogurt, plain
2 green chilies
4-5 curry leaves
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)
Sendha Namak (rock salt), to taste
1 tsp oil
Method:
- Beat the yogurt until smooth. Blend in the salt to taste.
- Add the cubed potatoes. Set aside.
- In a small pan, heat the oil. when it reaches smoking point, reduce heat.
- Add the mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, add the cumin seeds, haldi, curry leaves and the green chilies. Turn off the heat.
- Stir this tarka into the Raita.
- Serve the Aloo Raita at room temperature or chilled.
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Hi Apu,
ReplyDeleteDats a great salad...I love salads...
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