Simple Beetroot Poriyal
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About Simple Beetroot Poriyal
Simple Beetroot Poriyal is a light South Indian home-style vegetable dish made with finely chopped beetroot, mild seasoning, and minimal oil.The poriyal is dry, softly cooked, and mildly sweet, making it suitable for everyday meals in a vegetarian weight loss plan.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Beetroot Peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Oil Any neutral cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 6 Curry Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt Or as required
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves Finely chopped, for finishing
Instructions
Cooking the Poriyal
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and chopped beetroot. Mix well so the beetroot is lightly coated with oil.
- Add turmeric powder and salt. Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook on low heat until the beetroot is soft and fully cooked.
- Remove the lid and cook for 2–3 minutes until the poriyal looks dry with no excess moisture.
- Add chopped coriander leaves, mix gently, and switch off the heat.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
This is a dry vegetable dish and works best as part of a complete plate with dal, roti, or a curd-based side.Expert Tips
Finely chopping beetroot helps it cook faster and evenly. Cooking covered on low heat keeps the texture soft.Storage Instructions
Best eaten fresh. If needed, refrigerate and consume within a day.Related Posts You May Like
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 925mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
