Sugar-Free Beetroot Raita

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and healthy Sugar-Free Beetroot Raita—a refreshing side dish that's as delicious as it is nutritious! Made with finely grated beetroot and creamy unsweetened yogurt, this raita boasts a naturally sweet and earthy flavor, enhanced by the warm aroma of roasted cumin and the zesty kick of green chili. Fresh coriander adds a herbaceous touch, while a blend of black salt, regular salt, and black pepper balances the flavors perfectly. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sugar-free recipe is not only quick and easy but also a visual delight with its stunning pink hue. Serve it chilled alongside biryani, pulao, or spicy curries for a wholesome, cooling addition to your Indian-inspired feasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium beetroot
• 2 cups plain unsweetened yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small green chili
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon black salt
• 0.5 teaspoon regular salt
• 0.5 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and peeling the beetroot. Grate it finely and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a small pan over medium flame. Add the cumin seeds and dry roast them until they slightly change color and release their aroma. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Allow the roasted cumin seeds to cool, then crush them slightly using a mortar and pestle. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the plain unsweetened yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the finely grated beetroot to the yogurt, stirring until the beetroot is evenly mixed.

Step 6

Finely chop the green chili, removing seeds if you prefer less heat, and add it to the beetroot-yogurt mixture.

Step 7

Add the fresh coriander leaves, both black and regular salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder to the mixture.

Step 8

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 9

If the raita is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by stirring in 1 tablespoon of water.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 11

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the beetroot raita for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Serve chilled as a side dish with any Indian main course, such as biryani, pulao, or spicy curries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(636.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	364.7

Total Fat 16.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62.7mg	0%
Sodium 2365.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 644.7mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1249.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 39.4%