ROASTED BEETS WITH CHILES, GINGER, YOGURT AND INDIAN SPICES

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ROASTED BEETS WITH CHILES, GINGER, YOGURT AND INDIAN SPICES image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 2 - 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 pounds beets; a mix of red, yellow and chiogga is nice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
12 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon lime juice, more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pomegranate seed for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375. Peel the beets and cut into 1-inch chunks. Toss with the oil and season the 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally, then sprinkle with mustard seeds, coriander and cumin and roast until the beets are tender, about 15 minutes more. While the beets roast, prepare the dressing: mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until it forms a paste. Place yogurt in a bowl; whisk in garlic paste, jalapeno, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lime juice. whisk in the cilantro. Scrape the warm beets into a large bowl. Stir in the dressing and pomegranate seed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

charana rathnasekara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beets are always perfectly roasted and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Maria Fouad
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This was my first time roasting beets and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was well-written and the results were delicious.


Nimusiima Scola
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors of the beets and the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Jood Ali
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This was a great recipe! The beets were roasted perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Selina Pegg
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love how the sweetness of the beets pairs with the tanginess of the yogurt sauce.


Shirazzafar Shirazzafar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The beets were roasted perfectly and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Loide Venaciu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The beets were roasted to perfection and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


SM Tv24
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love how easy it is to make and how versatile it is. You can serve it as a side dish, an appetizer, or even a main course.


Hasnain Jutt
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This was a great recipe! The beets were roasted perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


alex ransom
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beets are always perfectly roasted and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Monir Piash
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This was my first time roasting beets and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was well-written and the results were delicious.


Adeel Chachar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors of the beets and the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mootje Wouleh
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The roasted beets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the yogurt sauce helped to balance out the flavors. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Latravia Johnson
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This was an easy and flavorful recipe. The beets were roasted to perfection and the yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.