Beetroot Raita

Grated beetroots added in spicy yogurt to make a healthy dip                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Initially I don't like beetroots much ,but due to its numerous health benfits I started using it ,I often make simple and healthy -beetroot stir fry and this delicious beetroot raita ,I loved the beautiful pink colour and slight crunch of grated beetroot in smooth and chilled yogurt.A nice accompaniment for Green chutney pulav  ,vegetable biryani and stuffed moong and palak parathas

Cooking time-10 minutes
Preparation time-10 minutes
serve-4
INGREDIENTS-

• Yogurt-2.5 cup
• Beetroot-2 (medium)
• Chili powder-3/4 tsp
• Sugar-3/4 tsp
• Black salt-1/3 tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp
• Curry leaves-8
• Green chili,chopped-1
• Cooking oil-3/4 tsp

PROCEDURE-

1. Wash beetroot well and then put in the pressure cooker with 1.5 cup water.
2. Pressure cook on medium heat till 3 whistles.
3. Take out from the cooker and wash or dip in cold water to stop further cooking.
4. Peel the beetroot and then grate it.
5. Take a big bowl and add yogurt in it and whisk well.
6. Now add grated beetroot,salt ,sugar and chili powder and mix it gently.
7. Heat oil in a small pan add cumin seeds and green chili,then add curry leaves.
8. Pour this tempering in the yogurt mixture and mix.
9. Chill before serving.

Serving suggestions-serve with any rice preparation or Indian bread