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This condiment is normally served with spicy foods or rice dishes to help cool the body and help with digestion. A complete Indian meal is incomplete without some raita on the side. However, Beetroot raita is something else altogether! Not only is it extremely pleasing to the eye due to its vibrant red/pink hue but its mildly sweet taste titillates the tastebuds. In the south of India, we call it Beetroot Pachadi. This beets raita reminds me of a childhood memory. My mom would mix beetroot poriyal with curd rice and feed it to us. I loved the pink color and the flavors of this combo. Recipes like Beets Pesto, Beetroot Poriyal, Beetroot Halwa, Beetroot Rasam Rice, and Red Velvet Cupcakes with Beets are some of my favorite recipes. All these recipes are great ways to incorporate beetroot into your daily diet, especially for fussy eaters. This raita is just another fun way to ensure you get all the nutrients from beetroot! I have used vegan unsweetened almond milk yogurt in this recipe. Beetroot - Cooked or raw beetroots will work in this pachadi. I have used cooked beets in this recipe. Refer to my notes below if using raw beets. Spices and herbs - green chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilly powder, cumin powder, and garlic powder are some basic ingredients that you will need. Peanuts - Roasted , unsalted peanuts are what I like to use. Also, instead of adding regular table salt, I like to add black salt. It totally elevates the flavors of this vegan condiment.
What to serve with beetroot raita
Potato Mint Pulao Soya Chunks Biryani Green Peas Pulav Carrot Beets Khichdi Spinach Garlic Rice
