Ingredients: 8-10 ladle of thick idli batter1 cup beetroot, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1/2 inch ginger, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to tasteoil Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped beetroot, green chilli, ginger and cumin seeds and grind well to a fine paste adding enough water. Strain the beetroot juice into a large bowl and add […]
Tag: Beetroot
Beetroot Hummus
Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas / chana1 small beetroot1/4 cup white sesame seeds3 garlic cloves1 1/2 lemon, squeezed1/2 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp pepper powder5 tbsp olive oilsalt to tastefew parsley /coriander leaves Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water for 8-9 hrs or overnight . Cook the chick peas adding little salt till […]
Beetroot Pulissery
Ingredients: 1 cup beetroot, cut into small cubes.1 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies1 cup yogurt/ curd1 tsp mustard seeds1/4-1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop beetroot into small cubes. Grind grated coconut with green chillies and cumin seeds to a fine […]
Beetroot Diamond Cuts
Ingredients: 1/2 beetroot1 cup plain flour1 tsp black sesame seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4-1/2 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp ajwain seedssalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the beetroot into pieces and then grind to a fine paste adding little water. In a bowl, add plain flour, sesame seeds, ajwain seeds, chilli powder. asafoetida and salt […]
Beetroot Chammanthi
Ingredients: 1/2 of 1 beetroot, peeled and chopped2-3 shallotssmall piece ginger, chopped3 green chillies6 curry leaves3 mint leaves1 cup grated coconut2 tsp vinegarsalt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped beetroot, shallots, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and mint leaves and crush together. Then add grated coconut, salt and vinegar and blend again […]
Beetroot Leaves Pulissery / Beet Greens Pulissery
Ingredients: 200 gm beetroot leaves, finely chopped1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 cup yoghurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash the beetroot leaves and chop them into fine pieces and keep it aside. Grind […]
Beetroot – Apple Shake
Ingredients: 1 big apple , peeled and chopped1/4 cup beetroot, peeled and chopped3-4 tbsp sugar ( or as required)1/4 cup vanilla ice cream6-8 cashew nuts2 cups / 500 ml chilled milk Preparation: In a blender, add chopped apple, beetroot, chilled milk, vanilla ice cream, cashew nuts and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour the […]
Beetroot Parippu Vada
Ingredients: 1 beetroot ( 1 cup grated) 1 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu1/4 cup toor dal / thuvaraparippu2 dry red chillies2-3 tbsp finely chopped onion1 green chilli, finely chopped1 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp fennel seedssalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak chana dal and […]
Beetroot Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1/2 cup grated beetroot 3 cloves 3 cardamons 1 piece cinnamon 2 tbsp ghee salt to taste few fried cashew nuts and raisins 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation: In a large pan, boil 4-5 cups of […]
Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir Fry
Ingredients: 2 beetroots 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp garlic, crushed 3 green chillies, slit 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp pepper, crushed salt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and cut beetroot into lengthwise pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves, onion, crushed garlic and green […]
Beetroot Paniyaram
Ingredients: 2 cups idli batter 1 small beetroot / 1/4 cup beetroot puree 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves, chopped 1 tsp mustard seeds salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and cut beetroot into small pieces and cook it with 1/4 cup of […]
Beetroot Sambaram / Pink Spiced Buttermilk
Ingredients: 1 cup thick curd/ yoghurt 1 1/2-2 cups of water small piece ginger 2 shallots 1-2 green chillies 2 tbsp grated beetroot 1 sprig curry leaves 2 cups of water salt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add yoghurt, shallots, ginger, few curry leaves, green chillies, grated beetroot and salt and blend well. Then […]