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Beet Raita

beet yogurt

Beet Raita

This cooling beet raita is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy dish! Serve it with a one pot meal like biryani or with any Indian meal.
5 from 9 reviews
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Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium beets cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • Pinch of Kashmiri chili or red chili powder optional
  • Mint leaves garnish

Instructions
 

To make beet raita:

  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
  • Serve immediately if chilled, otherwise allow it to sit in the fridge until nice and cold.

To cook beets in an instant pot:

  • To prepare the beets, add 2 cups water into the steel inner pot, then place a steamer basket or the wire rack that came with your pressure cooker into the pot.
  • Place the unpeeled beets on top of the rack, then secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 15 minutes at high pressure.
  • Open the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Once the the beets are cool enough to touch, remove them from the pot. The peels should easily slide off.
  • Place the beets on a cutting board and chop them into the desired size.

Notes

Roasted cumin powder is highly aromatic and has a more intense flavor than regular (unroasted) cumin. Do not substitute this with regular cumin as you won’t get the right favor.
To make roasted cumin powder: heat a skillet over low heat and dry roast cumin seeds (I usually do 1 cup) for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the color of the cumin changes to a dark brown. Turn off the heat and allow the cumin seeds to cool down. Place the cumin into a spice grinder and blend until smooth. Store in an airtight jar and use within 6-8 months for the most flavor.
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