Beet root raita

Beetroot, also known simply as the beet, has been gaining in popularity as a new super food due to recent studies claiming that beets and beetroot juice can improve athletic performance, lower blood pressure and increase blood flow.

Traditionally, beets are valued for their support in detoxification and helping to purify your blood and your liver. Drinking beetroot juice increases blood flow to the brain in older people, which may be able to fight the progression of dementia, a 2010 study suggested.

Beet root raita is a yummy accompaniment for steamed rice or chapatti, and it is easy and fast to prepare.

Ingredients:

Beet root          - 1 medium size

Yoghurt            - 2 cups

Oil        - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds- ½ TSP

Salt to taste

Red chilli powder          - ¼ tsp

Method:

-         Peel, wash and grate the beet root.

-         Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the grated beet root and lower the flame.

-         Keep stirring and let it cook for about 3,4 minutes.

-         Add the red chilli powder, mix well and remove from fire.

-         When it is cooled, add to the beaten yoghurt.

-         Add salt to taste and it is ready to be served.

Other beet root preparations:  Beet root sabzi, carrot beet root pickle, beet root sabzi(2)