Beetroot curry

Name: Beetroot curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5 medium beets (approx. 1kg); 2 carrots; 1 cup green peas; 3 tomatoes; 1 onion; 3 - 4 garlic cloves; a 2.5 cm long piece of fresh ginger; 8 pitted prunes (dried plums); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/3 tsp chilli powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder; 1/8 tsp black onion seed (optional but highly recommended); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 8 black pepper corns; 2 green chillies; 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt (or to taste); olive oil (or coconut oil), for frying; fresh coriander, finely chopped; vegan coconut yoghurt; red chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

If you love beetroot and if you love curry, you're going to love this vegan beet curry recipe! Beetroot curries and stir-fries are popular in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines but this recipe is a bit different. It's really special yet quick and easy to make. It comes together in just under an hour and it can be made in an instant pot, too! Beetroot packs some serious health benefits so this comforting dinner is actually good for you! This healthy beetroot curry is made with beetroot, carrots, green peas and a lot of aromatic Indian spices. It tastes amazing topped with some plain vegan yoghurt, rice, roti and a bit of salad. It stores well in the freezer so it's great for meal prep, too! I hope you will love this mild, sweet and earthy curry recipe!

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:21:26 GMT