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Beetroot thoran recipe

By swasthi , on August 23, 2019, 6 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Beetroot thoran recipe with video – Simple and delicious kerala style beetroot stir fry recipe. Thoran is a coconut based simple stir fry dish from kerala cuisine that can be made with most vegetables like beetroot, carrot, beans, cabbage, raw banana and unripe jack fruit. It is served with plain steamed rice and is a common dish on the Sadya menu.

beetroot thoran recipe

I made this beetroot thoran sometime ago to go as a side with rice and sambar. You can also serve it with chapathi / roti or curd rice.

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For more Beetroot recipes, you may like to check
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Beetroot rice
Beetroot halwa

Beetroot thoran recipe

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beetroot thoran recipe

Beetroot thoran

Beetroot thoran is a simple stir fry dish made using beets, coconut and other basic ingredients.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings2 to 3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 250 grams beetroot grated or chopped finely
  • 1 to 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil
  • ¼ tsp mustard
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ cup onions or shallots finely chopped (you can reduce to 2 tbsps)
  • Salt as needed
  • 2 to 3 pinches turmeric

To blend coarsely

  • ¼ cup coconut grated, fresh
  • 1 to 2 green chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves (medium)
  • ½ tsp cumin / jeera
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Instructions

  • Wash beetroot thoroughly and grate it or chop very finely. If you have a food processor you can use it.
  • Add coconut, garlic, green chili and cumin to a blender jar and blend it coarsely.
  • Heat a pan with oil and add mustard.
  • When they begin to crackle, add curry leaves.
  • Saute for few seconds and add chopped onions.
  • Fry until they turn pink or transparent.
  • Add grated beetroot.
  • Sprinkle salt and begin to stir fry for 1 to 2 mins.
  • Cover and cook until tender on a low heat.
  • If the beetroot is not tender, you may sprinkle little water and cook.
  • Add the coconut, garlic mixture and mix well.
  • Saute for 2 mins on a medium to low flame.
  • Serve beetroot thoran with steamed rice or chapati.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Beetroot thoran
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Sodium 184mg8%
Potassium 496mg14%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 31.3mg38%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Zanna says

    April 23, 2020

    Mmm delicious recipe. I’m amazed a humble root vegetable can be so soft, sweet, colourful, rich-tasting and luxurious 🙂

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    • swasthi says

      April 24, 2020

      Thanks Zanna. Glad you liked it
      🙂

      Reply
  3. Kavitha says

    February 25, 2020

    5 stars
    It came out really tasty. Everyone loved it..

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    • swasthi says

      February 25, 2020

      Thanks Kavitha

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    June 12, 2017

    5 stars
    Another lovely recipe.this is my new favourite website!

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    • swasthi says

      June 18, 2017

      Thank you

      Reply

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