Beet Raita

Ingredients

• 1 raw beet, about 3 . 5oz, peeled and finely diced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed
• 10 curry leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together the beet, yougurt, pepper and some salt to taste.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a small saucepan - it helps to angle the pan so the oil collects at the bottom.

3. 3

   Add the mustard seeds and as they start to pop, add the sesame seeds and curry leaves.

4. 4

   Cook until the seeds are coloring then pour into the raita.

5. 5

   Serve now or chill until later.