Aloo Chaas - Summer Special

Fresh herbs - like beer, bitter-gourd or coffee is an acquired taste. For most of them it is a no no at first, but once you get used to it they may start appreciating it. I still remember how the corners of my plate would be decorated with the hand picked curry leaves and coriander leaves from rasam and veggies. I can still hear my mom lecturing how much it is good for health. But now a days after cooking and tasting my own food I am able to taste the elevated flavour when adding these herbs. Fresh herbs always add exceptional value to the dish in which they are added. They elevate the flavours in harmony that even the simplest of the dishes might become a feast and unique. Two similar dishes can have a new and changed taste when two different fresh herbs are substituted. There is a little secret that I would like to share with you guys. I used to mask my fiasco rasam by tempering it with Curry leaves and coriander leaves. 🙂 Believe me, it's your saviour and no one would find out that it went wrong. Even though many herbs are tolerant even when used excessively, but some herbs like rosemary and thyme are so harsh that it has to be used minimally. Treating herbs with care and using them in the right way can create wonders in recipes. 

If you guys are not keen on herbs try them out for sometime and see if you can enjoy it. May be this might work out for you - They are so rich in nutrients and many health benefits. Okay. So back to the post. This aloo chaas is perfect for the scorching summer days. You need not sweat in the kitchen and the fresh herbs and buttermilk in the dish help you cool down the body heat.