Beetroot thoran

This is the recipe for beetroot thoran but you can substitute the beets for any other veggie (such as green beans, carrots, and cabbage) to make a different thoran.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Dice beetroot into small cubes, slit green chillies in half, grate coconut, and keep curry leaves aside.

Step 2

In a kadhai, heat coconut oil. Add hing, mustard seeds and ural dal.

Step 3

After the mustard seeds begin to cackle, add green chillies, curry leaves and dried red chilies.

Step 4

Add chopped beetroot, salt, and haldi, and stir well. Optional: add 1/4th spoon of sugar if needed

Step 5

Add 1 glass of water to the kadhai so that the beetroot cooks well. Keep a lid on the kadhai while it cooks. This usually takes 10-12 minutes.

Step 6

Once the beetroot has cooked and water has fully evaporated, add grated coconut to the kadhai, and mix well.

Step 7

Beetroot thoran is ready to serve! Pair it with rice and any kootan to enjoy it best.