How long does Beetroot Poriyal take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beetroot Poriyal serve?

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

Is Beetroot Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beetroot Poriyal spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Poriyal?

3 Beetroot, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 8 Curry leaves, 2 Onion, 3 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beetroot Poriyal?

About 192 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Beetroot PoriyalCook

Beetroot Poriyal

Name: Beetroot Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 8 Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 3 Beetroot, Small Dice; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

Also known as beetroot thoran · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Beetroot poriyal from Tamil Nadu, cooked in an onion and ginger garlic masala over a mustard tempering. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds2 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Curry leaves8
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Beetroot, Small Dice3
Water1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: wheat.

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	192kcal	768kcal
Protein	3.1g	12g
Carbohydrate	17g	70g
Fat	13g	53g
Fibre	4.7g	19g
Sugar	8.1g	32g

Method

1
In a pan, Heat Oil, add Mustard, Cumin, urad dal, Dry Red Chillies, green chilli,Curry Leaves and let them Crackle. Add Asafoetida and mix it well
OilMustard SeedsCuminUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliGreen ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
2
Add the chopped onions and cook it till they go brown. Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a few seconds.
OnionGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add the dry powders, cook it for a few seconds.
Turmeric PowderCoriander Powder
4
Add the diced beetroot, toss it till it coats evenly with the masala.
Beetroot
5
Add a cup of water, bring it to a boil.
Water
6
Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well. Cover it and cook for 10 minutes on a medium flame, Stirring occasionally
SaltSugar
7
Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish it with chopped coriander. Serve it hot.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Beetroot Poriyal take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beetroot Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beetroot Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beetroot Poriyal spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Poriyal?: 3 Beetroot, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 8 Curry leaves, 2 Onion, 3 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beetroot Poriyal?: About 192 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.