Beetroot Raita by Anjum Anand

Ingredients:

small uncooked beetroot - 1 peeled and finely grated

yoghurt/curd - 250 gms blended/stirred

sunflower oil - 1 tbsp

mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp

curry leaves - few ( around 10 leaves )

sesame seeds - 1 tbsp

black pepper - 1/2 tbsp

salt - to taste

Method of preparation:

Mix together the beetroot,yoghurt, salt and pepper

Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds and when they start to pop add the curry leaves and sesame seeds. cook until the seeds are colouring and then pour them into the raita.

serve it immediately or chill until you are ready to eat.