Beetroot Raita (Side/Dip)
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.
Ingredients
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Beetroot, large
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt, can substitute with kite hill unsweetened yogurt for whole30/paleo
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder, (red chili powder) can substitute with cayenne powder
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Ghee
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Split Peas (dried), optional
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Whole Cumin Seed
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds, optional
- 1 sprig1 sprig1 sprig Curry Leaves, can substitute with mint leaves
For Tempering/ Tadka
Process
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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