Beetroot Raita (Side/Dip) (Edit recipe)

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The beetroot Raita is so very unique , not just in taste but also how pretty it looks . This refreshing side combines the sweetness of earthy beets with yogurt, spices and tempering. I used Greek yogurt as the tartness balances the sweetness of the beets really well , and it ups the protein content of the dish. The tempering is what takes it up several notches- the pumpkin seeds and the bengal gram/dried split peas add the crunch and the healthy fats . All these myriad tastes and textures come together for a delightful summer side.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 whole Beetroot, large
2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt, can substitute with kite hill unsweetened yogurt for whole30/paleo
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder, (red chili powder) can substitute with cayenne powder
0.5 tsp Salt

For Tempering/ Tadka

1 Tbsp Ghee
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
1 Tbsp Split Peas (dried), optional
1 tsp Whole Cumin Seed
0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds, optional
1 sprig Curry Leaves, can substitute with mint leaves

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Steam the beets and chop finely. You can also grate them
Add Greek yogurt to a bowl and whip it up till it smooth, add some water for a thinner consistency
Add the cumin powder , chili powder and salt to the yogurt
Add the chopped beets and mix it up
For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small pan. Add the Bengal gram/split peas and let them brown. Add the cumin seeds , mustard seeds and let them bloom. Finally add the pumpkin seeds and curry leaves and toast very lightly
Pour this sizzling mix over the Raita and mix it up
Serve as a side salad or dip

Notes

You can make this Whole30/paleo by using kite hill unsweetened yogurt instead of Greek yogurt If you don't have the split peas or cumin/mustard seeds used in the tempering step, just increase the quantity of the pumpkin seeds

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	161
Fat:	9 g
Carbohydrates:	7 g
Protein:	14 g
Cholesterol:	25 g
Sodium:	312 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	3 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.