Step 1

Place beetroot in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil over high heat. Cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until tender. Drain. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool.

Step 2

Wearing rubber gloves to avoid staining your hands, peel beetroot and coarsely chop. Place beetroot, mint, oil and coriander in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and serve with pide.