aloo raita

INGREDIENTS:
•1 cup curd/dahi/yogurt, 250 grams
•2 medium or 1 large potato, ⅔ to ¾ cup chopped boiled potatoes
•½ tsp roasted cumin powder/bhuna jeera powder
•¼ tsp red chili powder/lal mirch powder or as required
•¼ to ½ tsp chaat masala, add as required
•1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves/dhania patta
•½ tbsp chopped mint leave or 4 to 5 mint leaves/pudina patta, chopped
•salt as required
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.firstly boil 2 medium or 1 large potato in pressure cooker or steamer. peel and chop the potatoes.
2.in a bowl, whisk 1 cup fresh curd till smooth and keep aside.
3.add the chopped potatoes.
4.then add the dry spices - ½ tsp roasted cumin powder, ¼ tsp red chili powder, ¼ to ½ tsp chaat masala powder. also add salt as required. you can also use black salt.
5.stir very well.
6.then add 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and ½ tbsp chopped mint leaves.
7.stir again and serve aloo raita with a veg pulao or any flavored indian rice. if not serving immediately, then refrigerate the potato raita. garnish with coriander or mint sprigs while serving. you can also sprinkle some boondi or sev while serving the raita.