Name: Beetroot Raita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 300 g Greek yoghurt, whisked; Salt, to taste; 2 large beetroots, peeled and grated; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 2 green chillies, finely chopped; 2-3 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 tsp ghee or vegetable oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 3-4 tbsp water; 1-2 dried red chillies (optional); 6-7 curry leaves

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Radikal Kitchen

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

About

Raita is a traditional Indian side dish made with yoghurt and a variety of chopped vegetables or fruits. It is typically seasoned with herbs and spices and is a cooling side dish that’s often served alongside spicy curries to help balance out the flavours. There are many variations of raita, depending on regional preferences and the available ingredients.

Raitas can be served plain or with tempered spices for added flavour (like in this recipe). In Indian cooking, tempering is a tec