Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a simple stir fry dish made with beets, coconut, spices and herbs. Serve it with rice, chapati or roti.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 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
How to make the recipe
- 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. 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.
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