Beets are such a versatile vegetable, aren’t they? While peeling and chopping them can get a bit messy, I absolutely love their taste! They are highly nutritious and can be prepared in many different ways—both raw and cooked.
One of my family’s favorite recipes is a beet stir fry that I learned from my mom. It requires minimal ingredients, is easy to make, and tastes delicious! The main ingredients include beetroots, onions, coconut, spices, and herbs. You can enjoy it as a side dish with chapati, roti, or rice and sambar.
Prepping beets ahead of time can be extremely helpful, especially if you have a tight morning schedule. You can prepare them the night before and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to save time.
I hope you try this simple stir-fry recipe and love it as much as we do, each time!
Ingredients:
2 medium beetroots (skin-peeled, and cut into small cubes)
2 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
a few curry leaves
2-3 green chilies or to taste (slit into half)
1 small red onion, chopped
2-3 tbsp grated coconut
salt to taste
Method:
- Heat oil in a cooking pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, then let them pop and sizzle. Then add chana dal and urad dal and fry them until golden brown.
- Add green chilies, curry leaves, and chopped onion. sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add beetroot cubes, sprinkle salt to taste, and stir-fry for a couple minutes. Then cover, and cook until the beetroot cubes are tender.
- Garnish with grated coconut and combine.
- Serve beetroot stir-fry as a side dish with roti/chapati/rice-sambar. Enjoy!
If you tried this recipe, let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment below or tagging a picture of your preparation on Instagram @swaadista
Happy cooking, happy eating!
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