Beetroot Raita

                                                              

Allright, lets get a little healthy today...Yes, that's right , I made a very nutritious recipe..It's called the
"Beetroot Raita".

This is a very tasty veggie dish and also easy to prepare. This is  a side dish and goes well with rice or chappatis. This recipe was handed over by my dear Mom..

We all know that Beetroot is rich in a variety of nurients and boosts our immune system. So, this is a must have for our little ones..and know what? the reddish purple colour is also very tempting for our kids to try this out.

My hubbys enjoys it with hot chappatis..We normally have it for lunch...


Ingredients:

1. Beetroot -2 medium finely chopped
2. Onion - 1 large finely chopped
3. Green chilly - 2 chopped
4. Curry leaves - a handful
5. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
6. Dry red chilly - 2/3
7. Coconut oil - 3 tbsp
8. Yoghurt - 1 cup
9. Salt - as required

Preparation method:

First, take your wok and heat 2 bsp oil. Now add in the onions, green chilly and saute it well. Once the onions start turning golden brown, add in the chopped beetroot. Add 1/2 tsp salt and saute it well again. Cover with lid and keep on low flame for 5-10 mins. Do saute in between. Check the salt and add more if required. Once the betroot is done, remove from flame and keep aside.

Once it has cooled down, now we need to add the yoghurt. Mix it really well so that the beetroot gets really mixed.

Next we need to temper the mustard seeds, curry leaves and dry red chilly in the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil and pour over the beetroot yoghurt mix. "Beetroot Raita is ready " ....

Refrigerate it for half an hour..Serve it with hot chappatis or rice...