How long does Beetroot Thoran take?

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

How many people does Beetroot Thoran serve?

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

Is Beetroot Thoran vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beetroot Thoran 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 Thoran?

500 grams Beetroot, 80 grams Coconut, 3 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 12 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Thoran?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beetroot Thoran?

About 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beetroot Thoran

Name: Beetroot Thoran
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 80 grams Coconut, Grated; 12 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 3 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tsp Cumin, For Grinding; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves; 500 grams Beetroot; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Cooking

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as beetroot palya · Veg · Rice dishes, Dal

Rice dishes Dal Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Beetroot thoran made with coconut, shallots and urad dal, with a Kerala-style tempering for a simple rice meal. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam, Lunchbox

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Coconut, Grated80 grams
Green Chilli, Slit12 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)3
Cumin, For Grinding1 tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Beetroot500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml

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	214kcal	856kcal
Protein	3.6g	14g
Carbohydrate	19g	74g
Fat	15g	61g
Fibre	6.1g	24g
Sugar	11g	42g

Method

1
Get ready by washing and peeling the beetroot, then cutting it into thin matchsticks. Grate the coconut, wash and slit the green chillies, peel and roughly chop the shallots, and wash the curry leaves. Pulse the coconut, green chillies, cumin and shallots in a mixie to make a coarse mixture. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
CoconutGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Cumin
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 1 minute until they splutter. Add the urad dal and curry leaves, then fry for 1 minute until the dal is light golden and the leaves stop spluttering.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leaves
3
Add the beetroot, turmeric powder, salt and water. Mix well, cover and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes until the beetroot is tender but still holds its shape.
BeetrootTurmeric PowderSaltWater
4
Add the coarse coconut mixture and mix well. Cook uncovered on low flame for 5 minutes until the water dries and the raw smell goes.
5
Switch off the flame and mix once. Serve the thoran warm with rice.

Before you start

How long does Beetroot Thoran take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beetroot Thoran serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beetroot Thoran vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beetroot Thoran 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 Thoran?: 500 grams Beetroot, 80 grams Coconut, 3 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 12 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Thoran?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beetroot Thoran?: About 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.