Winter is the time when Purple Yam arrives in the market in Gujarat to make the elaborate Undhiyo. I got the vegetable from Amazon and was able to make Undhiyo and this tasty raitha.
Cuisine: Gujarat
Ingredients:
4 large pieces of Purple Yam
2 to 3 cups Curds/Yogurt
1/2 tsp Ginger
1/2 tsp Green Chili paste
1/2 tsp roasted Cumin Powder
1/4 tsp White or Black Pepper Powder
1/4 tsp Black Salt
Chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
Method:
Peel and cut the Yam into big pieces. Boil the Purple Yam with little Salt. Cut them into pieces or mash in hand.
In a mixing bowl, add Yogurt, Ginger-Chili Paste, Black Salt, Roasted Cumin Powder, Pepper Powder, and Salt. Mix well until the yogurt is smooth. Add the Purple Yam and mix gently.
Remove to a serving bowl.
Chill the Ratalu raitha in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve Purple Yam Raita with you choice of Indian Bread.
