Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Beetroot Pachadi Kerala Style

Beetroot and beet leaves are healthy.But most of the people doesn't like it. This is one of the side dishes served in a traditional Kerala feast(sadya).This recipe is simple and easy to cook.

Here goes the recipe

Ingredients:
  • Beetroot-half (cut into small pieces)
  • Turmeric powder-a pinch
  • Salt -to taste
To Grind:
  • coconut-half cup(grated)
  • greenchilly-3
  • small onion-2
  • mustard seeds-half tsp(crushed) 
  • curd-2 tsp
To Season: 
  • oil- as required
  • mustard seeds-half tsp
  • curry leaves-a sprig
  • dry red chilly-2,halved
Method:
  • Cook beetroot pieces with turmeric powder,salt and just enough water till it is done.
  • Grind the ingredients with curd to a very fine paste without adding water.
  • Crush the mustard seeds in a mortar and pestle and add  it to the cooked beetroot pieces.
  • Add the coconut paste to beetroot pieces.mix well.do not boil.Switch off.Remove from fire.
  • Add 3-5tsp yoghurt to this.mix well.
  • Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds.Add dry red chillies and curry leaves and stir for few seconds,pour it over the pachadi and mix well. 


Serve hot with Rice...

Happy Cooking!!!  
 



6 comments:

  1. i'm gonna make this today!! thnx fr the recipe

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    1. Thanks Hasna for your comment.let me know the outcome...

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  2. Looks super delicious and delectable :)

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    1. Thanks Divya for your lovely comment...Do a try..it is delicious...

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