Sunday, August 30, 2015

South Indian Style Beetroot Poriyal/Vegan Beet Stir Fry



Healthy and vegan beet stir fry is easy to make recipe which can be prepared in no time. Simple recipe with which requires ordinary day to day ingredients that we always have in our kitchen. Beets are packed with vitamins and minerals which make them such a hearty root vegetables. The vibrant red ruby earthy vegetables contains natural nutrients and known for its blood purifying properties.This is an authentic south Indian beetroot poriyal recipe to try at home.

This is the 3rd time i'm making beetroot poriyal and every time i make them my girls never find liking for the humble beets...but as a mom, i don't give up. I try to include all the food some goodness in their diet. This time i was successful feeding my little girls with this gorgeous looking beets and thanks to the fresh shredded coconut.



Ingredients

2 big beets approximately 1/2 kg
5 tbsp shredded fresh coconut
1 big red onion,chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
Pinch of turmeric powder
1 tbsp oil
3/4 salt

To Temper

2 sprigs curry leaves
2 green chillies,chopped
1/2 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp hing/asafoetida


Methods

Wash and steam the beets for 8-10 minutes. Remove from steamer and let it cool completely. Peel off the skin with vegetable peeler. Dice into a bite sized.

Heat oil in a frying pan and add the urad dhal,mustard seeds and the cumin seeds. Once splutter, add the ginger paste,turmeric powder,curry leaves and green chillies. Saute for a minute.

Add chopped onion and salt. Saute until the onion turns translucent.

Add the diced beets and stir well.

Sprinkle with shredded fresh coconut and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl

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