Vibrant India: Make This Beet Yogurt Raita

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened grated coconut (fresh, frozen or dried)
• 1 tablespoon mild-flavored oil such as canola
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• Pinch asafetida (hing) powder
• 4 fresh curry leaves
• 1 or 2 Indian green chiles or serrano chiles
• 1 medium beet
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves