How many calories in Beetroot Raita?

One serving contains approximately 70 calories, making it an excellent low-calorie side dish.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, simply replace the dairy yogurt with an unsweetened plant-based alternative like soy or almond yogurt.

It stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the beetroot color will bleed more into the yogurt over time.

It pairs exceptionally well with spicy biryani, stuffed parathas, or grilled chicken.

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RATING

4.4/5(68)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Cooling yogurt with grated beetroot, cumin, cilantro — vibrant pink Indian raita.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

75 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

⅔ cupyogurt, plain low fat½ cupbeetroot, grated cooked1 pinchcumin powder1 tbspcilantro1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 KATORI

Protein4g · 21%

Carbs9g · 48%

Fat3g · 36%

Fiber2g

Sugar8g

Saturated fat2g

Cholesterol11mg

Sodium155mg

Potassium321mg

Phosphorus101mg

METHOD · 2 STEPS

1
Prepare and grate the beetroot
- Boil the beetroot for 12 minutes until fork-tender
- Allow the beetroot to cool completely to room temperature
- Grate the cooled beetroot using a medium grater
TIPWear gloves while grating to prevent the beetroot juice from staining your hands.
Whisk and combine the ingredients
Whisk the low-fat yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the grated beetroot, cumin powder, chopped cilantro, and salt. Stir until the yogurt turns a uniform, vibrant pink color.
TIPUse chilled yogurt for a more refreshing and cooling contrast to spicy main dishes.

PRO TIPS

3 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Squeeze out excess juice from the grated beetroot if you prefer a thicker, less runny raita.
2
Dry roast the cumin powder for 30 seconds in a pan to intensify its earthy aroma before adding.
3
Add a pinch of black salt (kala namak) for a traditional, tangy Indian street-food flavor.

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