Beetroot Poriyal

Name: Beetroot Poriyal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or sesame oil (gingelly oil)); 2 cups beetroot ((finely chopped or grated) or 2 medium to large beetroot or 250 grams); ½ to 1 teaspoon chopped green chillies (or 1 green chilli); 10 to 12 curry leaves (- chopped or kept whole); 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon urad dal ((split and husked black gram)); 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing)); salt (as required); ⅓ cup water (or add as required); 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut (- fresh and grated)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Beetroot Poriyal is a lightly spiced South Indian special preparation made with beets, coconut, spices and herbs. The addition of spices and coconut add to the earthiness of this tasty dish.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:24:43 GMT