How long does Beetroot Pachadi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beetroot Pachadi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Beetroot Pachadi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beetroot Pachadi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Beetroot Pachadi?

1 Beetroot, 1½ cup Curd, 10 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Pachadi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beetroot Pachadi?

About 109 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beetroot Pachadi

Name: Beetroot Pachadi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1½ cup Curd; 1 Beetroot; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 10 Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli; ½ tsp Salt

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as beetroot raita, beetroot thayir pachadi · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Kerala beetroot pachadi: grated beetroot cooked with a mustard, green chilli and curry leaf tempering, stirred into curd. Mild, serves 4, 20 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Curd1½ cup
Beetroot1
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves10
Green Chilli2
Salt½ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	109kcal	436kcal
Protein	4.1g	16g
Carbohydrate	7.8g	31g
Fat	7.2g	29g
Fibre	1g	4g
Sugar	6.1g	24g

Cookd masalas for beetroot

Method

1
Add ½ tsp salt to the curd. Whisk well and set aside.
Curd
2
Peel and grate the beetroot.
Beetroot
3
In a pan, heat the oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
OilMustard Seeds
4
Then add the split urad dal, curry leaves and chopped green chillies.
Urad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
5
Add the grated beetroot and ½ tsp salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add this into the curd and mix well. Adjust salt to taste. Beetroot pachadi is ready to serve!
Salt

Before you start

How long does Beetroot Pachadi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beetroot Pachadi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beetroot Pachadi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beetroot Pachadi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Beetroot Pachadi?: 1 Beetroot, 1½ cup Curd, 10 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Pachadi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beetroot Pachadi?: About 109 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.