Spiced Beet and Panir Salad Bokke

A vibrant Indian salad made with roasted beets, crumbled panir cheese, and a hint of warm spices, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 cups Roasted beets
• 1 cup Panir cheese
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup Chopped scallions
• 1 tsp tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp tsp Ground cumin
• 2 tbsp tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp tbsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp tsp Black peppercorns
• 1 tsp tsp Ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp tsp Garlic paste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wrap the beets individually in foil. Roast for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Let cool and peel.

2. 2

   Step 2: Crumble the panir cheese and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3: In a blender, combine cilantro, scallions, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and black peppercorns. Blend until well combined.

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   Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and ginger paste.

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   Step 5: Add the roasted beets to a large bowl and mash slightly with a fork.

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   Step 6: Add the crumbled panir cheese, blended cilantro-scallion mixture, and lemon-honey-ginger mixture to the bowl with the beets. Mix well.

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   Step 7: Season with salt and mix again.

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   Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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   Step 9: Serve chilled and garnished with additional cilantro and scallions if desired.

💡 Pro Tips

To ensure the beets roast evenly, rotate them halfway through cooking. You can adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your desired level of spiciness. This salad is best served after refrigeration to allow the flavors to meld.

📊 Nutrition per Serving