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Friday, October 16, 2009

Indian Recipe - Potatoes in Yoghurt ( Aloo Raita )

Potatoes in Yoghurt(Aloo Raita)


Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 15 minutes
Style: North Indian Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS :

4 medium potatoes
2 teacup(s) yoghurt lightly beaten
1 teaspoon(s) each of red chilli and cumin seed powders
4 cups water
1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
salt, pepper and sugar to taste
fresh coriander or parsley to garnish

DIRECTIONS :

Boil the potatoes with water on medium heat for about 15 minutes or till done.

Cool. Peel and cut into cubes.

Now add the potatoes, half of the red chilli and cumin seed powders, salt, sugar, pepper and lemon juice to the lightly beaten yoghurt. Mix well.

Decorate on top with the remaining red chilli and cumin seed powders.

Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander / parsley.

Serve chilled.


Source : Syvum