Beetroot Raita

Ingredients:

1/2 cup thick yogurt

1 medium Beetroot (Grated)

1 small onion (chopped)

2 green chillies (chopped)

Few strands of Curry leaves

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

Oil for seasoning

salt to taste

Method:

• Lightly beat the curd with a fork to smoothen and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok, splutter the mustard then add the onion, chiilies and curry leaves. Fry for 1 min.
• Add the grated beetroot and salt. Sprinkle few drops of water. Cover with a lid and cook till beetroot is tender.
• Once the cooked beetroot content is completely cooled, add the beaten yogurt and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve as a side dish for Briyani, pulav etc and a great hit among kids for its lovely pink colour.