Beetroot Palya

Beetroot Palya is a South Indian stir-fry dish made with grated beetroot, coconut, and spices, cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Beetroot (peeled and grated)500Grams
Coconut (freshly grated)100Grams
Coconut Oil (for cooking)2Tbsp
Mustard Seeds (for tempering)1Tsp
Cumin Seeds (for tempering)1Tsp
Urad Dal (for tempering)1Tbsp
Curry Leaves (fresh)10Count
Green Chili (slit lengthwise)2Count
Turmeric Powder (for color and flavor)0.5Tsp
Salt (or to taste)1Tsp
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)1Tbsp
Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Add cumin seeds, urad dal, and sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
  4. Add curry leaves and green chilies, sauté for a few seconds.
  5. Add grated beetroot and turmeric powder, mix well.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add grated coconut and salt, mix thoroughly.
  8. Cook for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  9. Add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Kitchen equipment

GraterCoconut Scraper