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Beetroot Pachadi

Beetroot Pachadi is a divinely tasty blend of cooked beetroot, coconut and tempered Beetroot Pachadi is made commonly in Kerala for rice meal & Onam Sadhya and the tastiest form of beetroot. Beetroot Pachadi Recipe is described in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beetroot grated
  • a pinch of turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup thick curd
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed

To grind together:

  • 1/4 cup coconut grated
  • 1 small green chilli
  • 1/2 inch piece ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon jeera

To temper:

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 small red chillies
  • a small sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • To a mixer jar - add coconut along with green chilli, jeera, mustard seeds and ginger. Add little water to it.
  • Grind it to a fine paste, Set aside. In a pan add grated beetroot. Add required salt.
  • Add turmeric powder, saute for  2 mins then cook covered.
  • Cook until it becomes soft, keep stirring in between. Add coconut paste to it.
  • Heat a tadka pan with coconut oil - add items listed under 'to temper'.
  • Let it splutter. Meanwhile beetroot must have cooked well with the coconut spices. Keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom.
  • Add whisked curd to it. Mix well.
  • Finally add the tempering , give a quick mix and switch off.
  • Serve Beetroot Pachadi with rice and curry.

Notes

  • We are a bit under spice so it was a bit spicy for our taste buds.Next time I would add just 1/2 green chilli :)
  • Use thick curd.
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Pachadi
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 151 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 512mg15%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 515IU10%
Vitamin C 71mg86%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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