Last week we planned a dinner for the guest. At his request, we kept the issue low. We decided to give up 4 meals and cook a simple pot meal. What is better than Biryani for this type of dish? Since our guests had a great appetite and a thirst for spicy food, we prepared a spicy birch to satisfy their taste. However, we were hesitant and decided to add Raita to our menu. We needed something to fill the bitter birch and give it a cooling effect, so we added Aloo Raita to our menu.
Facts to Know
Aloo and Pudina are definitely the two main ingredients of this recipe after cottage cheese. Raita’s health benefits are enhanced by the addition of Pudina in the recipe. Mint or pudding is a universal herb that has a special place in world cuisine. In Indian cuisine, we often use Pudina in side dishes like chutney, raita, and in recipes like mint-pulao, mint-tea. Mint has several health benefits, it cleanses the palate and helps digestion.
It activates the glands that secrete digestive enzymes, which in turn stimulates digestion. Mint leaves contain trace minerals such as iron, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. I remember my mother using a lot of mint leaves in the winter when I was bothered by coughs and colds. Every Indian house has an ancient medicine called Kadha, tulsi (basil), mint leaves, peppercorns, a hot mixture made from honey and you had to drink this kadha while it was still hot. It is recommended to include mint leaves in your diet in some form.
How to Prepare Aloo Raita
Whisk the cottage cheese in a large bowl. Now add the red pepper powder, roasted cumin seed powder, dried mango powder, salt and beat all the ingredients into the cottage cheese. Now add the chopped mint leaves, boiled potatoes. Mix the ingredients. Raita is ready to serve. Garnish the aloo raita with red chili powder and mint leaves. Serve cold. It goes well with Biryani.
Other Health benefits of Potatoes
Potatoes relieve stomach and duodenal ulcers and reduce heartburn. Potatoes are rich in antioxidants that protect cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that can damage cells. potatoes can regulate blood pressure. Alpha lipoic acid, which is present in potatoes, helps improve overall cognitive health.