Beetroot raita is a very easy and healthy raita made using roasted beetroot and indian spices. With the lovely, attractive pinkish,this nutty yogurt recipe is a best accompaniment for pulav rice or use can simply have it on hot noon.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup yogurt (curd)

1 small beetroot  (roasted and grated)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

1 green chilly (finely chopped)

5 cashew nuts (roasted)

½ teaspoon cumin (roasted and powdered)

Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Roast the beetroot till it gives aromatic, smoky flavour. Once the beetroot is cooled, grate it and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, take curd, green chilly, cashews, cumin powder, onion, grated beetroot,salt one by one and mix well.

Set  aside for 5 min for the beetroot to release its essence.

Mix well and serve chilled…