Lassaniya batata (aloo) + Raita

Name: How to cook Lassaniya batata (aloo) + Raita - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Sammy_veg

Lassaniya batata (aloo) + Raita

Raita is optional, but pairs well to cancel out the spiciness of the lasaniya batata

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

Cooking time :

1 hr

Large russet Potatoes (Better alternative would be 10-12 very tiny potatoes that you wont need to dice)

3 tsp

fresh Tomato puree (3 medium tomatoes)

3 tsp

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Boil the potatoes: Put potatoes in cooker, water upto 1 inch and 2 whistles. (Ideally you don't need to multitask with this step. Come back to kitchen once they are boiled.)

* Step 2

For Potato Marination Take boiled potatoes and peel them. (Optional for raita: scrape of the soft outer part of the potato. It will be used for the raita) Dice potato into large cubes. In a bowl or tray, add potatoes, 1.5 tsp red chili powder, salt to taste and mix it well. Keep it aside to marinate for a while.

* Step 3

For Garlic Chutney In a mortar pestle, add 3 tsp red chili powder, 20 garlic, salt to taste, 0.5 inch ginger and grind it coarsely. (If using mixer add a little water). Keep it aside for further use.

* Step 4

Chop 2 onions and collect all the spices: 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 cloves, 2 black cardamom, 1 green cardamom, 1 bay leaf

* Step 5

In a handi or kadai, add oil, once its hot, add cumin seeds, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom, bay leaf and let it splutter well. Add onions and saute it for a minute until translucent. Add prepared garlic chutney and cook it for 5-6 minutes on medium flames.

* Step 6

While the chutney cooks, puree 3 tomatoes. (optional: You can also start preparing the raita at this point - step 9)

* Step 7

After the chutney is cooked for 5 minutes, Add fresh tomato puree, 3 tsp coriander powder and cook it for a while until it thickens. Add 1 cup water and give it a quick boil.

* Step 8

Add marinated potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flames. Done.

* Step 9

---------------------Raita----------------------- In a bowl, add boiled potato trimmings, tomato, green chillies, carrot, fresh coriander leaves, curd, salt to taste, sugar and mix it well. Transfer it to a serving bowl,

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