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Beet Koshimbir
Beet Koshimbir This nutrient-rich pink beet raita is a must have with Indian food and can be made ahead.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 79 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 small beets
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
Tempering
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ⅛ teaspoon asafetida hing, optional
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 green chilies slit lengthwise
- 10 curry leaves
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Place a trivet and place the beets on the trivet. Close the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release.
- Open the Instant Pot. Take out the beets and allow them to cool down so they are easy to handle. Peel the beets, trim the top and grate.
- Whisk the yogurt to make it smooth. Add grated beets salt, chaat masala, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a small tadka pan. Add mustard seeds, once they start to pop, turn the heat off. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for 20 seconds, Add green chilies and curry leaves.
- Pour the tempering over the beets. Mix well. Garnish with cilantro.
- You can enjoy the Koshimbir right away or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The longer you keep it in the fridge, it will become more vibrant pink. Beet Koshimbir stays good for upto 2 days refrigerated.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
703mg
(29%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.