Pink and Lovely Beet Raita

This pink-tinted, beet-forward raita has over the years become a steady favourite. It’s absolutely gorgeous, impressive enough for company, and downright easy to make on a busy weeknight.

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Pink and Lovely Beet Raita

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Course Dips, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

• 2 medium beets, skinned, roasted and finely chopped
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp salt to taste
• pinch of red chili powder, optional
• water to dilute
• mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Whisk yoghurt to loosen it up. Stir in a little bit of water if needed to dilute the texture to make it a little runny.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients together and mix.
• Chill. Serve as a dip or a side.

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