Aloo Raita Recipe | Potato Raita Recipe
Aloo Raita is one of those comforting and easy side dish that I make very often at home. It has soft boiled potatoes mixed in smooth curd with mild spices and a small touch of sweetness. The taste is creamy, little tangy and very refreshing to have with rice or roti. It makes a perfect balance when you are having spicy curry or biryani.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick curd
- 1 aloo / potato cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon roasted jeera powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pressure cook potato for 3-4 whistles until soft but not too mushy. You should be able to cut into cubes thats the correct stage. Set it aside.
- Measure and take curd in a mixing bowl. Whisk it well.
- Add red chilli powder, chat masala powder, roasted jeera powder and required salt and a pinch of sugar.
- I added little more sugar. Mix well.
- Now add cubed potatoes and coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Sprinkle red chilli powder and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve with pulao / rotis!
Notes
- Boiling potato – I always pressure cook potatoes just till soft. If it turns too mushy, it will break in curd. The pieces should hold shape when you mix.
- Curd consistency – I mostly use thick curd or sometimes hung curd for this. If curd is thin, raita will become watery after mixing.
- Spices – I keep it mild but you can add little more chilli powder if you like strong flavor. You can also sprinkle some roasted cumin on top before serving.
- Chilling and serving – I just usually make this raita and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Cooling helps all the flavors and help blend well together. Mix once gently before serving.
- Avoiding watery texture – If you are making in advance, keep boiled potatoes separate and mix with curd only before serving. This helps to prevent water from releasing into curd.
Nutrition Facts
Aloo Raita Recipe | Potato Raita Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 48mg2%
Potassium 435mg12%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 183IU4%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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