Beetroot Thoran For Onam And Onasadya Recipe Video
Beetroot Thoran Mezukkuveratty is one of the many Thoran dishes that are prepared during Onam in Kerala. This popular and common dish is usually prepared to be eaten along with steamed rice or with a traditional full course meal. This dish is first offered to the Gods on Onam before being eaten. The Beetroon Thoran Mezukkuveratty is also a healthy dish that can be eaten separately as a salad if needed.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyLow Calorie
Ingredients
Beetroot – 250 grams, diced
Red chillis – 50 grams, coarsely ground
Onion – 25 grams, sliced lengthwise
Salt – to taste
Mustard seeds – 15 grams
Coconut oil – 80ml
Water – 200 milliliters
Directions
MAKING
1. Heat a saucepan. Pour in water, and add diced beetroot and salt.
2. Cook for about 10 minutes till the water dries up. Stir at regular intervals. Remove saucepan from heat.
3. In a small frying pan, add oil and heat till hazing point. Put in mustard seeds, curry leaves. Temper for 1 minutes. Add in sliced onions and coarsely ground red chilli peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes
4. Now add the tempered ingredients to the cooked beetroot in the saucepan. Return to heat and saute for 2 more minutes.
SERVING
5. Serve hot with Onam sadhya.
1. Heat a saucepan. Pour in water, and add diced beetroot and salt.
2. Cook for about 10 minutes till the water dries up. Stir at regular intervals. Remove saucepan from heat.
3. In a small frying pan, add oil and heat till hazing point. Put in mustard seeds, curry leaves. Temper for 1 minutes. Add in sliced onions and coarsely ground red chilli peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes
4. Now add the tempered ingredients to the cooked beetroot in the saucepan. Return to heat and saute for 2 more minutes.
SERVING
5. Serve hot with Onam sadhya.
Editors Review
No Onam or Onasadya menu is complete without this thoran. Though there are various kinds of thoran prepared and eaten in Kerala, Beetroot thoran is the most popular. Watch this video in Malayalam to learn how to prepare this delicious salad or side dish for the auspicious meal. It is a simple dish using basic ingredients.Comments
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Anonymous says :
this is a great and easy recipe
Posted on: 9 September 2011 - 10:00am
Anonymous says :
i love beetroot and this way of preparing it is simply amazing ........will have to try it ...thanks for sharing
Posted on: 8 September 2011 - 2:31pm
emilyvyomahallaway says :
Can we make it using olive oil..or will that effect the taste and texture of the dish
Posted on: 7 September 2011 - 1:59pm
The Hungry Soul says :
I dont like coconut, so I make the same with vegetable oil. Still tastes good!
Posted on: 7 September 2011 - 8:18am
Anonymous says :
I love thoran, all kinds and the beetroot one is so yummy and sweet.
Posted on: 7 September 2011 - 8:15am
Kerala24 says :
I don't like beetroot at all. Can you suggest something to replace beetroot in this recipe?
Posted on: 7 September 2011 - 5:19am
chockyfoodie says :
You can substitute carrot in place of beetroot.
Posted on: 7 September 2011 - 2:31pm
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