Beetroot thoran
Beetroot thoran is a simple stir fry dish made using beets, coconut and other basic ingredients.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
© Swasthi's Recipes
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
How to make the recipe
- 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.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 31.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg