As a kid I always had trouble eating vegetables and I remember amma taking all pains to make different types to sneak in the veggies. This is one of the kind but beetroot is always my favourite. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do/did :) Beetroot either as halwa or even as a simple poriyal, I just love it.

Beetroot Pakoda Recipe - Ingredients
- Beetroot - 2 medium sized (comes to 1 cup after grating)
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Besan flour - 3 tbsp
- Rice Flour - 2 tbsp
- Corn flour - 1 tbsp
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Big Onion - 2 small sized chopped finely
- Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp chopped finely
- Salt - as required
- Oil - to deep fry

Method:
Grate the beetroot finely. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except oil and mix well. Beetroot itself will let out water so no need to add water. If its too dry sprinkle little water to make to the below shown consistency.

Heat oil in a kadai. Pinch small pieces from the batter, add it to the kadai with oil and deep fry on both the sides until crispy.

- As a variation you can add carrot, cabbage and beetroot and make it as vegetable pakoda.
- You can even add little mint leaves for extra flavour.
- Beetroot and carrot combination is best in this pakoda.
- Adding more veggies and onions makes it more tastier.

This is the best way to make kids eat the vegetable they dont take in their usual menu. You can sneak in any vegetable even greens and make this pakoda and am sure the kids will love it too.
















Must try these as kids hate beetroot.
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Awesome yaar! I've never heard or seen Beetroot pakodas, let alone even think of making it!
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ReplyDeleteA must try!!! Just to tempting, crunchy & mouthwatering snack!!!
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crispy,droolworthy pakodas..loved your presentation!
ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely delicious...
ReplyDeleteho ... never knew that we can make wonderful snacks out of beetroot.. they look just yummm...
ReplyDeletehmmmm what colors sharmi i m drooling!!
ReplyDeleteYummy snack..:)) The colour is lovely..:))
ReplyDeleteAwesome recipe dear..
Reva
love the colour! and what a great idea. i love beets in pretty much any form, especially the subtle sweetness :)
ReplyDeleteA must try! we can surprise our guests with such a unique snack with tea/coffee :)
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ReplyDeleteHealthy snack and bookmarked.Nice color.
ReplyDeleteperfect for a cold day like today
ReplyDeleteThat is such a nice idea:-) Who can resist this colorful treats!
ReplyDeleteWht a lovely color .. Sooper snack
ReplyDeleteFantastic, lovely color, look so crispy and yummy..
ReplyDeleteLove the photographs... so well shot. Beautiful looking pakodas.
ReplyDeleteSomething unusual and quite interesting!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pakoda
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Looks so colorful and delicious :) I'm loving the wooden background :)
ReplyDeleteLovely color and nice variation.
ReplyDeleteI should try this. I like the red color of pakoda
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Looks crunchy and perfect for tea time
ReplyDeletesuper colorfull pakoda...natural colorfull ...try this some time
ReplyDeleteWow..Never heard of this before. Looks very tasty Sharmi..Will try making it. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteNice idea to eat beets, must try. Nice clicks.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so awesome and yummy...
ReplyDeleteWow!! Lookes awesome. Love the bright red color!
ReplyDeleteI love Pakodas and I have never seen beet root ones (and I live in India!!!!). I am trying this immediately! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteColorful and delicious snack..love it
ReplyDeleteThese pakodas look very tempting and love the color..
ReplyDeleteVery colourful...i had beetroot masala vadai too...guys try that too...
ReplyDeleteColorful and tasty pakodas.
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Smply delicious and crispy looking pakoras.
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Lovely color and tempting pakodas....I want to have one right away.. supera irukku sharmi.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors offset the woody background. Lovely!
ReplyDeletenice one, surely my kid will love
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