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Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a simple stir fry dish made with beets, coconut, spices and herbs. Serve it with rice, chapati or roti.
© Swasthi's Recipes
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Servings:
2
to 3
Author:
Swasthi
Ingredients
250
grams
beetroot
grated or chopped finely (½ pound)
1½ to 2
tablespoons
coconut oil
¼
teaspoon
mustard
1
sprig
curry leaves
¼
cup
onions
or shallots finely chopped (you can reduce to 2 tbsps)
⅓
teaspoon
Salt
(adjust to taste)
⅛
teaspoon
turmeric
To blend coarsely
¼
cup
fresh coconut
grated (or frozen)
1 to 2
green chilies
slit
2
garlic cloves
(medium)
½
teaspoon
cumin seeds
/ jeera
Instructions
Wash beetroot thoroughly and peel it. Grate it using a medium grater 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.
How to Make Beetroot Thoran
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 and turmeric. 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. Taste test and adjust salt.
Serve beetroot thoran with steamed rice or chapati.
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Nutrition
Calories:
172
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Sodium:
184
mg
|
Potassium:
496
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
80
IU
|
Vitamin C:
31.3
mg
|
Calcium:
25
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg