BEETROOT THORAN RECIPE
Beetroot Thoran is a simple, healthy, satisfying and delicious dish from Kerala cuisine. Basically it is made by stir frying fresh grated beets with whole spices, curry leaves, onions, green chillies and fresh coconut. This beetroot Thoran is incredibly easy to make and this recipe takes the bland to delicious! It’s vegan and gluten-free too. I am sure everyone will love it.
This Kerala Beetroot Thoran goes well with rice, chapathi or roti. It tastes good on its own too. Thoran is a coconut based simple stir fry dish from Kerala. It is made with finely chopped or grated vegetables like carrot, beetroot, beans, cabbage, raw banana or jackfruit.
Thoran is minimally spiced and cooked in coconut oil. A generous amount of fresh coconut is used which imparts a great texture and flavor to the dish.
Thoran is also a special dish that is served in Kerala Sadya, a large Hindu festive meal served in a Banana leaf. The meal usually consists of 24 to 28 dishes. Any item that makes way to the sadya is simply delicious, so this is beetroot thoran.
It is delicious and nourishing. You should try this to experience the flavors of traditional Kerala Cuisine.
Beetroot has packed with lots of essential nutrients and it has a great source of fibre, manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C. It help us to improved blood flow, lower blood pressure and support brain health, etc.,
Beetroot Thoran is tasty, flavorful and healthy recipe that everyone should try. Follow my step by step photo recipe to prepare Beetroot Thoran. If you like this recipe share it, tweet it and pin it. Please do try and post your comments.
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RECIPE FOR BEETROOT THORAN
Coarse : Lunch
Cuisine : Kerala
Author : Jayashree Karthik
Prep Time : 5 min
Cook Time : 15 min
Total Time : 20 min
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 large beetroot – grated
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 spring curry leaves
- 1 small onion – chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- salt – to taste
To Blend Coarsely
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green chillies
- 2 garlic cloves
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PROCEDURE
- wash beetroot thoroughly and peel it. grate it using a medium grater or chop very finely. if you have food processor you can use it
- heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves, saute for few seconds
- add finely chopped onions and fry until they turn pink or transparent
- now add grated beetroot and salt together and then begin to stir fry for 2-3 minutes
- cover with lid and cook until tender on a low heat. if the beetroot is not tender, you may sprinkle little water and cook
- in the meanwhile, add grated coconut, garlic, green chilles and cumin seeds into the mixer jar and grind to a coarse paste
- once beetroot cooked thoroughly, add coconut chilli mixture and mix well. saute for 2 minutes on a medium to low flame and then switch off the flame
- serve beetroot thoran with steamed rice, chapathi or dosa
- Enjoy!
NOTES
- adjust spice level according to your taste
- use coconut oil for better taste, if you don’t have replace with sesame oil
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BEETROOT THORAN WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTO RECIPE
take 1 large beetroot, peel the skin and grate it nicely using grater
heat oil in the pan and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves
add finely chopped onion
saute well until transparent or the raw smell has gone
add grated beetroot, turmeric powder and salt
mix well and stir fry for 3 minutes
cover and cook on low flame until it becomes tender
beetroot becomes tender
add grated coconut, green chillies, cumin seeds
and garlic in the mixer jar
grind to a coarse paste
add this paste into the cooked beetroot
mix well and cook for 2 minutes in low medium flame
switch off the flame and serve with chapathi,
sambar rice or yogurt rice
BEETROOT THORAN