BEETROOT STIR FRY – Beetroot Poriyal
Beetroot is rich in Vitamin C. It is also loaded with Iron, Protein and other minerals. It is good to add beetroot in your weekly menu. Beetroot stir-fry is simple side dish for white rice or chapati. Beetroot is sweet in nature. Today I am posting a spicy version of beetroot stir-fry.
SERVING SUGGESTION :
- Serve with steamed white rice, sambar or rasam.
AUTHOR : Dimple CUISINE : South Indian
COURSE : Side dish YIELD : 2-3 servings
INGREDIENTS :
- Beetroot(large) – 1
- Salt – as needed
For grinding :
- Coconut slices – 1/4 cup
- Cumin – 1 Tsp
- Black pepper – 1 Tsp
- Red chilli – 1 or 2
- Ginger – 1 inch
- Garlic – 3 cloves
- Water – for grinding
For Tempering :
- Oil – 1/2 Tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 Tsp
- Urad dal – 1/2 Tsp
PREPARATION :
- Grind given ingredients with required water.
- Chop beetroot. Pressure cook for 1 whistle or cook in pan with required water.
PROCEDURE :
- Heat oil in a pan/kadai. Add mustard seeds.
- When it starts spluttering add urad dal. Saute until it starts to turn golden brown in colour.
- Add the ground paste. Saute for 2 min or until no raw smell.
- Add cooked beetroot and salt. Combine well.
- Let it cook for another 2-3 min. Turn off the heat.
TIPS :
- Chop beetroot evenly in any size/shape.
- You can add a pinch of turmeric while cooking beetroot.
- If you are cooking in open pan, First temper then add beetroot. When it is completely cooked add the ground paste and cook for 3-4 min or as needed.
Do try this recipe at home and let me know how it turned out for you. Share your comments down below in the comment section.
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Step by Step Procedure with pictures :
I like this recipe for beetroot, Dimple.
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Thank you Sandhya.
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Looks soo vibrant!!
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Thank u.
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Nice to add pepper to balance beet’s sweetness!
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Thank you Megala.
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So delicious and healthy
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Thank You.
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I never know , beetroot can be cooked by this method. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you Subbashini. Cooking by this method makes beetroot less sweet.
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