Beetroot Coconut Curry | Andhra Style Beetroot Coconut Curry

Beetroot Coconut Curry is an amazing combination which not only elevates beetroot flavour but also enhances its nutritional values.

First, prepare season and add onions and chopped beets. We add fresh coconut grate. With the lid covered, we cook both coconut and beets on low flame.

We make use of beets, cucumber and carrots in making many variants of salads or juices. Beets are rich in essential nutrients and minerals.

When compared to other veggies this takes a long time but can be eaten even when half cooked. Also, doctors prescribe to eat it raw and when making curries we need to cook for less time.

This version of Beetroot curry not only goes well with hot steamed rice but also with Indian bread like Chapati. We can even use this as sandwich stuffing.

TIPS to make perfect Beetroot Coconut Curry:

• Beetroot must be sliced into small pieces so that they get cooked easily and take less time.
• Make use of fresh coconut grate to make this recipe taste good.
• Use less oil while making seasoning while making a dry version of curry.

Health benefits of Beetroot Coconut Curry:

• They are packed with vitamins and essential nutrients.
• Having regular consumption of beets will lower blood pressure.
• People who have raw beetroot or it’s juice before performing an exercise, they have improved performance.

You may also like to check other recipes:

Beetroot Parathas,

Apple beet cucumber juice,

Beetroot Halwa,

Drumstick tomato curry and

Coconut rice Recipe.

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Beetroot Coconut Curry | Andhra Style Beetroot Coconut Curry

BeetrootCoconut Curry is an amazing combination which not only elevates beetroot flavour but also enhances its nutritional values.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Andhra

Keyword Beetroot Coconut Curry

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 3

Calories 120 kcal

Author Uppada Lakshmi

Ingredients

• Beetroot – 250 gms.
• Oil – 3 tbsp.
• Mustard seeds – ¼ tbsp.
• Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp.
• Chana dal – ½ tbsp.
• Green chillies – 4 No.
• Onions – 1 cup
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tbsp.
• Salt – 1 tbsp.
• Curry leaves – 2 tbsp.
• Red chilli powder – ½ tbsp.
• Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.
• Fresh Coconut Grate – 1 cup
• Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.

Instructions

1. In a pan heat 3 tbsp. oil and add mustard seeds, chana dal, cumin seeds, green chillies and onions.
2. Saute for a while and add thin pieces of beetroot ( We can even grate into large and thin pieces) and mix well.
3. Season with salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and curry leaves.
4. Mix and put fresh coconut grate. Lower the flame and cook for 10-15 minutes with lid covered.
5. If you want gravy type we can add little water or else leave it as it is.
6. Open the lid, sprinkle coriander powder to get a spicy touch.
7. Garnish Andhra style Beetroot coconut curry with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or with chapatti.

Recipe Video

How to make Beetroot Coconut Curry:

1.  Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and chana dal.

2.  Add green chillies, sliced onions and finely sliced beetroot pieces and mix well.

3.  Sprinkle turmeric powder, salt, curry leaves and red chilli powder.

4.  Put fresh coconut grate and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.

5.  Once the beetroot is cooked, sprinkle coriander powder and mix well.

6.  Garnish Beetroot coconut curry with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Watch the Beetroot Coconut Curry Recipe Video on YouTube.