Vegetarian Recipe
Beetroot Raita (Yogurt Sauce) Recipe
Beetroot
Raita
Raita is very famous condiment from Indian subcontinent. The
main ingredients of raita is ‘Dahi’/ ‘Doi’/ yogurt/curd. It is made with some
cooked or raw fruits and vegetables. Raita can be compared with side dip/ salsa
etc. in western cuisine. Here I have taken beetroot which is good source of
iron and folic acid and some antioxidant. So it is a very healthy side dish
along with other dishes. There is wide range of raita exits in Indian culture.
Generally raita is consumed in the time of summer months.
Ingredients:
1 whole boiled beetroot (do not cut in chunks. It will lose
its beautiful color)
300 grams yogurt
½ tsp. cumin powder
Pinch of red chili powder
Pinch of chaat masala powder
Black salt to taste
Method:
Grate the boiled beetroot.
Add the grated fine pieces of beetroot in yogurt.
Add cumin powder, red chili powder, and black salt and chat
masala
Mix everything together.
That’s it. We are done with Raita. Serve it with other dishes.
Enjoy J
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