Beetroot pachadi (Kerala Style) is a part of Onam Sadya. This is a very tasty dish and very easy to prepare. We all love this so much that I prepare it often. Today we will learn how to make Beetroot pachadi following our easy recipe.
Beetroot Pachadi
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Kerala
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Kerala
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Beetroot – 250 grams or 2 medium sized beetroots
Thick Curd – 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Salt as needed
For the grinding
Grated coconut -1/3 cup
Green chilli -1-2
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds/jeera seeds – 1/4 tsp
For the seasoning
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
Red chillies -1 -2
Curry leaves – a sprig
Preparation
Grate beetroot and keep it aside.(use the grater with big holes)
Grind coconut, green chilli, ginger, jeera seeds and mustard seeds to a smooth paste.
Method
Cook grated beetroot with less water adding salt and turmeric powder till soft.
Add the ground paste and cook for few more minutes on low flame till the raw taste of the coconut goes. Allow it to cool.
Add whisked curd and check for salt. Add salt if required and mix well.
Heat a tsp of oil (coconut oil preferable), add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, curry leaves and pour it over the pachadi. Enjoy delicious beetroot pachadi as a side dish for rice.Trust me you can definitely give this recipe a try.
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View Comments (22)
inviting color :) absolutely delicious..
looks so colorful...
VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA
Looking delicious
So colourful and delicious...
Tasted this in sadya n loved it...Will defntly try this...
I love this!!!
Nice and flavourful..
Beetroot is always inviting due to it's color.. Either u love or hate it..Nice and looks very colorful
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Simple and healthy recipe.. looks perfect !!
Indian Cuisine
Will make it for my daughter.