ALU DODDAPATRE MOSARU BAJJI/AALU AJWAIN RAITHA/POTATO OREGANO IN YOGURT/KARPOORAVALLI RAITHA

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    Raitha is a yogurt/curd preparation which is popularly prepared with cucumber/onion tomato or boondi. In Southern India it is called curd bajji and includes cooked mashed vegetables which are seasoned with various spices and herbs. Raitha is paired with rice dishes such as Bisibele Bath, Kichadi and Pulao. Aalu ajwain raitha is a quick fix recipe which may be prepared with dry ingredients that are available at home. It also has good digestive properties.
    • ease - very easy
    • Time - 10 mins
    • Serves - 1 bowl
    Ingredients 
    • Potato - 1 medium sized 
    • Dodda patre (Cuban Oregano) leaves - 7 - 8 
    • Ajwain (carom )- 3/4 spoon 
    • Cumin - 3/4 spoon (optional) 
    • Pepper corns - 1/2 spoon 
    • Hing - 1 pinch 
    • Curd - 1 cup 
    • Mustard - 1/2 spoon 
    • Oil for seasoning 
    • Salt - to taste 
    Method
    • Wash, boil, peel and mash potato 
    • In a kadai heat oil, add mustard let it splutter, add ajwain, peppercorns to oil after crushing them coarsely fry till aroma wafts, add chopped oregano leaves and saute for 2 - 3 mins. Keep aside. 
    • Add curd, salt and seasoning to mashed potato and mix well. raitha is ready to serve. 
    Nutrition facts 
    • Carom/ajwain helps in digestion. has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties. 
    • Oregano is good for cough, nasal congestion and flatulence. 

    Comments

    1. jyothi hulikunteAugust 11, 2014 at 5:31 PM

      I had unexpected guests and I wanted a raitha to be paired with pulao i had prepared. had potatoes at home and oregano in my garden, managed this dish in 10 mins. It tasted good and efforts satisfying.

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