Beetroot & Walnut Raita

Main Ingredients	Beetroot, Walnuts
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Raitas
Prep Time	1-1.30 hour
Cook time	6-10 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Tangy
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons beetroot puree
• 16-20 walnuts
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• Fresh mint sprig to garnish

Method

1. Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan, add walnuts and blanch them. Remove from heat, drain, cool and chop roughly.
2. Mix together yogurt, beetroot puree, walnuts, chilli powder, cumin powder and salt in a bowl.
3. Add mint leaves, mix well and refrigerate to chill.
4. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with mint sprig and serve chilled.