Beetroot Raita

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Beetroot Raita

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 500 ml yogurt


  • 1 large beetroot


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder


  • 1 pinch red chilli powder


  • water, as required


  • For tempering


  • 1.5 tsp oil


  • 1 tsp garlic


  • 1 tsp chopped ginger


  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1 tsp peanuts


  • 2-3 cloves peppers

Directions

  • Wash the beetroot and boil it in a pressure cooker till 4 whistles. Once done, let the beetroot cool down completely and then chop it into pieces.
  • Transfer beetroot pieces and yogurt in food processor jar.
  • Pulse the boiled beetroot pieces and yoghurt to a puree using food processor. You might have to add little water to puree it.
  • Transfer the pureed beet and yogurt to a bowl. Add some water depending on the consistency you like your raita to be. I kept it bit thicker.
  • Add salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder and mix. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter Add cloves, peppers, chopped ginger, garlic, peanuts and saute for just few seconds.
  • Transfer the tempering over the raita.
  • Protein packed Beetroot Raita tastes best when chilled.