Beetroot poriyal/Beetroot stir fry/Simple vegetarian thali – 1/Vegetarian lunch ideas -1

Pictured – Beetroot poriyal, Brinjal rasamRadish Sambar/Mullangi SambarNellikka pickle/amla pickle, curds, Lotus stem fry 


Love Beetroot ! Try the following recipes 


Beetroot pickle


Pink dip


Beetroot tonic


Beetroot dhokla


Beetroot bittergourd stir fry


ABC juice 


Beetroot halwa


Beetroot pulav


Beetroot kesari



Ingredients

Beetroot, grated or finely chopped – 2 nos
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Dry red chillies – 2 nos
Curry leaves
Sambar powder – 1/2 – 1tsp
Grated coconut- 3 tbsp
Salt as needed
Oil – 1 tbsp

           Pictured – Beetroot poriyal, Brinjal rasam, Radish Sambar/Mullangi Sambar, Nellikka pickle/amla pickle, curds, Lotus stem fry 




Method
Pressure cook beetroot with salt and 3 tbsp of water until one whistle. Do not overcook.

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, Add urad dal and roast till light brown. Add dry red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Add cooked beetroot and stir well. Add sambar powder and grated coconut. Stir fry till all the water is dried out. Serve hot with rasam, sambar, and rice.

19 thoughts on “Beetroot poriyal/Beetroot stir fry/Simple vegetarian thali – 1/Vegetarian lunch ideas -1”

  1. Beetroot poriyal ( thoran, fry ) is a very tasty dish. It is an ideal combination with rice thali. Adds color to the whole platter, is yummy and a healthy dish. Rich in antioxidants Beetroot lowers cholesterol levels.
    Fried Lotus stem on top of rice looks cool 🙂
    Thanks for this yummy post 🙂

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