Beetroot Poriyal Recipe
Beetroot Poriyal is a mildly spiced simple South Indian stir fry. Beetroot Poriyal is a tasty and healthy side dish which can be mixed with rice & enjoyed. Learn to make Beetroot Poriyal with step by step pictures and video.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized beetroot (1 and ½ cups chopped finely)
- 1 medium sized big onion (½ cup chopped finely)
- ¼ cup grated coconut (tightly packed)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
To Temper:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- 1 long green chili
- few curry leaves
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadai - add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds let it splutter.
- Then add ½ teaspoon split urad dal.
- Add few curry leaves and 1 long green chili slit.
- Add 1 medium sized onion chopped finely around ½ cup.
- Add 1 and ½ cups chopped beetroot along with ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to taste. I used 1 medium sized beetroot.
- Saute for 3 minutes.
- Add ¾ cup water to it.
- Give a quick mix.
- When it starts to boil cook covered for 10-12 minutes or until beetroot turns soft.
- In between stir then cook covered to avoid burning at the bottom. Check by pressing if it is soft then it is cooked else cook for few more minutes.
- Add ¼ cup grated coconut(tightly packed).
- Give a quick saute and switch off.
- Tasty beetroot poriyal ready!
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Notes
- You can even steam cook beetroot separately and add it but I prefer cooking in kadai itself along with spices. It adds more flavor to the stir fry.
- If pressure cooking - pressure cook for 1 whistle in medium flame.
- If using instant pot - set timer in pressure cook mode for 2 minutes and cook it.
- You can add ½ teaspoon sambar powder if you like.
- After adding coconut no need to cook for a long time, just switch off and mix it.
- If you are packing for lunchbox then coconut needs to be sauteed well to extend shelf life.
- Add a pinch of hing while tempering if you prefer.
- You can replace cooking oil with coconut oil for a different flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Poriyal Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 107
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 978mg43%
Potassium 279mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 809IU16%
Vitamin C 269mg326%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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