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Beetroot Raita

Beetroot raita is a perfect side dish for spicy entrees as it is cooling, earthy and slightly sweet.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: beetroot, raita, Salad, side
Servings: 4
Author: Madhavi

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker, instant pot, steamer or microwave

Ingredients

  • 2 Beetroots boiled, peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Peanuts roasted and crushed
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder preferably made from roasted cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Boil 2 beets in a pressure pan (2 whistles), instant pot (10 mins) or in a microwave (place in a glass bowl, add 1/2 c water and cook for 15-20 mins covered until soft all the way through).
  • Let cool. Peel and chop them into bite sized pieces. Place in a bowl.
  • Add 1 Tbsp roasted and crushed peanuts, 2 Tbsp plain yogurt, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, salt to taste and a pinch of sugar. Set aside.
  • Mix it all together a few minutes before serving.