Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita Recipe

Name: Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 3 cups low-fat (do not use nonfat) plain yogurt; 1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-fat (do not use nonfat) plain yogurt
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Fresh cilantro leaves

1
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes.
2
Drain potatoes well.
3
Transfer potatoes to large bowl and cool.
4
Heat vegetable oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat.
5
Add chopped onion and stir until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
6
Add chopped jalapeno chilies and stir until beginning to soften, about 1 minute.
7
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
8
Immediately pour onion mixture over potatoes and stir to coat.
9
Mix in low-fat yogurt, cucumber and tomatoes.
10
Season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
12
(Raita can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.
13
Keep refrigerate.)
14
Garnish raita with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

294

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped, and more.

Yes, Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potato, Cucumber and Tomato Raita

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