This Sunday let’s enjoy very healthy, yummy Indian version of this very continental party starter…

BEETROOT FOLDOVERS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium beets
• 50 g Traditional Crumbled fresh paneer
• 4 dried dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp / 30 ml Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp / 15 ml fresh lemon juice
• Salt as per taste
• Black paper powder as per taste (optional)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted parsley or cilantro chopped finely for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Boil beets in a large saucepan of salted water until tender; remove from heat, rinse with cold water and peel when cool enough to handle.

2. Using a sharp knife cut beets into very thin 1/8” slices.

3. Place on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

4. Combine remaining ingredients and stir to combine; set aside until ready to assemble.

5. Scoop a heaping teaspoon of paneer filling onto half of a beet slice and fold the other half over.

6. Secure with toothpick if they don’t remain closed on their own.

7. Place on a serving dish and garnish with pumpkin seeds and parsley or cilantro if desired.