Beetroot Poriyal

Beetroot Poriyal also known as Beetroot Thoran is a tasty vegan and gluten-free stir-fried beetroot recipe from India. Very easy to make, this quick beetroot recipe gets ready in under 30 minutes and is a specialty of South India.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 74kcal

Author Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

Grater
Pot

Ingredients

2 large beetroots very finely chopped or grated
6-7 red pearl onions cut in half
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1-2 green chilies finely chopped
A sprig of curry leaves
3 tbsp freshly grated coconut
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ tbsp urad dal split skinned black gram
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp cooking oil preferably coconut oil
Juice of ½ a lime or as per taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal to it. Once the seeds start spluttering add the curry leaves, onions, and green chilies.
When the onions turn translucent add the chopped beetroot and grated ginger. Mix everything, cover the pan and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes.
Finally, add the grated coconut, mix and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Switch off the gas, add fresh lime juice and serve with rice and rasam/ sambhar/ dal.

Notes

If you don't like the taste of coconut, skip it in the recipe. It will still be delicious.

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