Flavourful Beetroot Pachadi Recipe To Add Colour To Your Meal
By Suprita Mitter
June 12, 2024
Beetroot pachadi, a yoghurt-based dish, comes from Kerala and is usually served as part of traditional feasts.
Ingredients
2 medium-sized beetroots, peeled and grated 1 cup plain yoghurt 1-2 slit green chillies 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 tsp salt
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 sprig of curry leaves 2-3 dried red chillies 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) 1/2 cup grated coconut 1-2 cloves of garlic 1 small piece of ginger
Step 1
As part of the prep, peel and grate the beetroots. Whisk the yoghurt in a bowl. Grind the grated coconut, garlic, and ginger to make a paste.
Step 2
In a pan, add the grated beetroot along with 1/4 cup of water. Add the green chillies, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the beetroot is tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Once the beetroot cools down, add the ground coconut mixture. Add the whisked yoghurt to the cooked beetroot. Slide 6
Step 4
Temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
Step 5
Serve chilled or at room temperature
