South Indian · serves 2

Beetroot Poriyal

Twenty minutes, bright pink, and sweeter than you expect.

20 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 beetroots, grated
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 15 curry leaves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Method

  1. Mustard seeds till they pop, then urad dal till golden.
  2. Red chillies, curry leaves, green chilli.
  3. Grated beetroot and salt, toss 2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tbsp water, cover, cook 8 minutes on low. It cooks in its own moisture.
  5. Coconut in at the end, off the heat. Rice and rasam.

Questions people ask about Beetroot Poriyal

How long does Beetroot Poriyal take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

Can I make Beetroot Poriyal ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Beetroot Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Beetroot Poriyal?

Rice and rasam. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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