Beetroot Palya/Beetroot Poriyal
Easy to make side dish, made with beetroot and everyday kitchen ingredients, Beetroot Palya/Beetroot Poriyal is a popular South Indian recipe.
Equipment
- Pan
- Knives and Chopping board
- Peeler
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Large Beetroot, washed, peeled and chopped into small pieces.
- 1 Medium-Sized Onion; Finely Chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp Oil (Coconut Oil/Sunflower Oil)
- 1 tsp Chana Dal
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Optional)
- ⅓ tsp Asafoetida
- 8-10 Fresh Curry Leaves
- 2-3 Fresh Green/Red Chillies
- Salt; to taste
- ⅓ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1-2 tbsp Grated Coconut
- 1-2 tbsp Finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat Oil in a pan. Add chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies.
- Fry them on medium heat for about 30 seconds. Here, you cad add onions and fry them till they turn translucent.
- Add chopped beetroot.
- Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Cover and cook on medium heat till the beetroot becomes soft.
- Garnish with grated coconut and fresh coriander leaves and serve.