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Beet Salad with Yogurt & Spices

January  1, 2018
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4 Ratings
Photo by Larisa Litvin
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

This colorful and refreshing salad can be served as a side dish or a relish, adding to the beauty as well as to the nutrition of your meal. Beets have a special health benefit as they are a great blood tonic and blood builder. —Larisa Litvin

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Beets - boiled until just soft, cooled, peeled, & grated
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 4 Curry Leaves, fresh or dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Heat the ghee in a small skillet over medium heat and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafetida. Stir until the seeds pop, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the curry leaves, turmeric, and cilantro. Mix and take the skillet off the heat.
  3. Stir the beets and yogurt together in a bowl.
  4. Add the cooled spices to the beet & yogurt mixture.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix and serve.

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