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Chilled Beetroot and Raisin Raita is prepared with cooked beetroot, raisins and whisked yogurt, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper corn and cumin and is garnished with fresh cilantro.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Chilling Time in Refrigerator: 40 to 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients and Quantity:
Beetroot (Chukander)- 02 medium sized
Raisins (Kishmish) -01 tbsp.
Yogurt, whisked- 03 cups
Salt- to taste
Black peppercorn, freshly ground- 1/4th tsp
Cumin, lightly roasted and coarsely ground- 1/4th tsp.
Cilantro, finely chopped- 1/4th bunch , small.
For the Garnish:
Cilantro, fresh- few sprigs
Mint Leaves, fresh – a few sprigs (Optional)
Method:
Boil the beetroot with water and a little vinegar.
Peel, cool and cut into cubes. Set aside.
Whisk the yogurt in a bowl. Add cubed beetroot, raisin, freshly ground peppercorn and cumin.
Add salt to taste and chopped Cilantro. Mix well.
Refrigerate for 25 minutes.
Serve chilled garnished with fresh cilantro /mint leaves.
Chefs Tips:
- To prevent the beetroot from bleeding / losing its colour while cooking, do not cut the stems of beetroot too close. Leave about one to two inches of stem and keep the root intact and do not peel.
- Put a little vinegar in the cooking water, and peel the beetroot after they are cooked.
- You may sprinkle a little red chilli powder, if desired.
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