Beet Raita Recipe
Ingredients
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Mustard seeds | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Beets | 3 Cup (48 tbs), grated | |
| Salt | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Yogurt | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Honey | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cumin | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 131 Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g11.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 9.8 mg3.3%
Sodium 330.8 mg13.8%
Total Carbohydrates 12 g4.1%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8.1%
Sugars 10.2 g
Protein 4 g7.8%
Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 6.3%
Calcium 10.8% Iron 5.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Collect all the ingredients required to prepare the raita. A "raita" is an Indian side-dish that is made often with a yoghurt base. It helps to balance the hooter dish.
MAKING
2) In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds in it and let them pop.
3) Add beets and salt ans saute until the beets are tender.
4) Remove the pan from the heat. 5) Add the yoghurt, cumin and honey to the beets once they are cooled sufficiently.
SERVING
6) Chill and serve.
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