Toddlers and kids can be picky eaters that can give you a tough time to include vegetables and whole foods in their regular diet. The best way to feed them vegetables is by sneaking vegetables into their recipes and making them colorful. This savory beetroot yogurt (Beetroot Raita) recipe serves both purposes. With this quick and easy recipe, you will feed your child one of the most nutritious vegetables – Beetroot.
This recipe is a hit with toddlers and kids alike. It is perfect for snack time, lunch boxes, and serving alongside Pulao, Khichdi, or Cutlet. Let’s make it together. (Alert! Make a big batch because everyone would want to have it.)
What is a Beetroot?
Beetroot, often called “beet,” is a root vegetable known for its vibrant red color and sweet, earthy flavor. It belongs to the Beta vulgaris species and is closely related to other vegetables like Swiss chard and sugar beets. The flesh of beetroots is firm and dense, with a texture similar to that of carrots.
Beetroots can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled, steamed, or pickled, and they are used in many culinary applications. They can be grated and added to salads, juiced for a refreshing beverage, blended into soups and smoothies, or roasted and served as a side dish.
Beetroots are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can add both flavor and color to a wide range of recipes, making them a popular choice in kitchens around the world
What are the health benefits of Beetroot?
Beetroot is very nutritious and offers several health benefits.
- Nutritional Powerhouse: Beetroot is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is a good source of folate, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
- Beetroot Juice: Beetroot juice has gained popularity as a sports performance enhancer due to its high nitrate content. Nitrate, found in beetroot, is converted into nitric oxide in the body, which helps improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.
- Health Benefits: It improves heart health, digestion, and exercise performance. Beetroot may also have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects on the body.
- Beetroot Leaves: While the root is commonly consumed, beetroot leaves, also known as beet greens, are edible and nutritious. They are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and calcium.
Is this recipe vegan-friendly?
This beetroot yogurt recipe is vegan-friendly. It has curd or yogurt and you can use any plant-based curd of your choice.
How to store Beetroot Yogurt (or beetroot raita)?
You can make this recipe and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can even make a big batch and freeze it for later use. Use within a month. To use, put it in the refrigerator overnight the day before serving it. Or take it out and keep it on the kitchen counter for a couple of hours until it thaws well. Then, serve. Although, making it fresh is always better.
Ingredients List – for quick reference
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Conclusion
Beetroot is highly rich in nutrition and promotes several health benefits. This recipe is a perfect way to include this nutritious vegetable in their regular diet. It is a family-friendly recipe and that is why make a big batch of it. Everyone would want to have it.
Grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this delicious beetroot yogurt. It is quick, easy, and gets ready in just 5 minutes. You can serve it for lunch or dinner alongside any meal. Or you can also serve it as a meal. Kids love this and can finish an entire bowl of it. My nephew went crazy over it.
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