Name: Beetroot poriyal recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 medium size beetroot, cut into small cubes; 1-2 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; pinch of fenugreek seeds; 1 tbsp. chana dal; 1 tsp. split urad dal; 1-2 red chilies; 2-3 slit green chilies; 1-2 sprigs of curry leaves; 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut; salt to taste; 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Beetroot poriyal RECIPE

If you are looking for a simple and a healthy veggie stir fry dish, then go ahead and prepare this Beetroot Poriyal. It is a South Indian side dish, very popular in Tamil Nadu. It is a very quick recipe with lots of fresh grated coconut added to the end product. It is almost similar to Beetroot Thoran, a kerala speciality. Onions may or may not be added according to individual preference. It can be relished with either rice or chapattis, but it goes especially well with curd-rice or sambar-rice.

Ingredients Serving: 3

2 medium size beetroot, cut into small cubes
1-2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
pinch of fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp. chana dal
1 tsp. split urad dal
1-2 red chilies
2-3 slit green chilies
1-2 sprigs of curry leaves
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
salt to taste
2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.. Then add the chana dal, urad dal, green chilies, red chili and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the beetroot and salt. Cover and cook on a low flame till done. Stir at intervals and sprinkle water if needed.
Switch off the flame. Add the coconut and coriander leaves. Give it a toss and serve as a side dish with either rice or chapattis. It goes very well with curd-rice or sambar-rice.

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