ROASTED BEETS WITH CHILES, GINGER, YOGURT AND INDIAN SPICES
The pungent spices, zingy fresh ginger, dollops of tangy yogurt and fiery green chiles found in Indian cuisine tame the sugary beets in this recipe and open up a whole new universe of flavor. In traditional Indian cooking, beets are usually boiled or steamed, then often made into vegetable curries or chutney. But here they are roasted, which intensifies their sweetness.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Peel the beets and cut into 1-inch chunks. Toss with the oil and season with 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: using the side of a knife or mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt until it forms a paste. Place yogurt in a bowl; whisk in garlic paste, jalapeño, 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 seeds, if using. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 537 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams
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Kiya Hailu
[email protected]Followed the recipe to the T, but the beets turned out a bit dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Zain ali Murtza
[email protected]I found the yogurt overpowered the other flavors. Maybe I'll try it with less yogurt next time.
Taylor Foley
[email protected]Not a fan of beets, but this recipe made me appreciate them. The chiles and spices gave it a nice kick. Thumbs up!
Ahmed Zain
[email protected]The ginger and yogurt added a nice twist to the earthy flavor of beets. Will definitely make it again!
Nombulelo Mzizi
[email protected]This recipe was a game-changer! Never thought roasted beets could be so flavorful. The combination of spices and yogurt was genius. Definitely a keeper!
Jack Cooper
[email protected]My kitchen was filled with an amazing aroma while roasting the beets. The finished dish was a colorful feast for the eyes and a delightful treat for the taste buds. I loved the subtle heat from the chiles, the warmth of the ginger, and the cooling ef