An easy and healthy beetroot raita using Himalayan pink salt, perfect for beating the summer heat.

Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
2min
Total Time
7min
Pink Raita recipe

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1/2 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 1cup
    curd
  • 1tbsp
    beetroot, grated
  • 1tsp
    pink salt
  • 1pinch
    red chilli powder
  • 1/2tsp
    cumin seeds powder, roasted

For Tempering

  • 1tbsp
    mustard oil
  • 1/2tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1/2tsp
    mustard seeds
  • 1sprig
    curry leaves

How to make Pink Raita

Prepare the Raita

  1. In a bowl, mix curd, grated beetroot, pink salt, red chilli powder, and roasted cumin seeds powder until well combined.

Tempering

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pan.

  2. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves to the hot oil.

  3. Allow the seeds to crackle and the curry leaves to become crisp.

  4. Pour the tempering over the prepared raita and mix gently.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a thicker raita, use hung curd instead of regular curd.

  2. Adjust the amount of red chilli powder according to your spice preference.

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