Beetroot Pachdi (Raita)

Pachadi is raita in Tamil. This pachdi can be eaten as an accompaniment with Sambhar rice. Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups Grated beetroot

• Salt, to taste

• 1/2 cup Fresh grated coconut

• 3 Green chillies

• 1 inch Ginger

• 1 Garlic (optional)

• 1 cup Yogurt

• 3 tbsp Water

For tempering

• 2 tsps Coconut oil

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

Instructions

1. In a pan take grated beetroot sprinkle 2 tbsp water and salt and cook till well cooked

2. Make a smooth paste of coconut, green chillies, ginger and garlic (if adding) with ½ the yogurt

3. Once the beetroot mixture is cooled, add this paste and stir well

4. Add the rest of the yogurt and mix well

5. In a pan take coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds

6. Add this to the raita