*5 South Indian - Style Beetroot Recipes** That Bring Out The Vibrant Flavors Of The Vegetable

  **5 South Indian - Style Beetroot Recipes** That Bring Out The Vibrant Flavors Of The Vegetable

# 1. **Beetroot Poriyal (Stir - Fried Beetroot)**

   **Ingredients**

               Grated beetroot, mustard seeds, urad dal, green chilies, curry leaves, grated coconut.

   **Method**

        Saute mustard seeds, urad dal, green chilies, and curry leaves. Add grated beetroot and stir-fry until tender. Finish with grated coconut for a mildly spiced and flavorful dish. Serve with rice and sambar.

# 2. **Beetroot Pachadi (Kerala - Style Beetroot Yogurt Salad)**

   **Ingredients**

                  Grated beetroot, yogurt, green chilies, ginger, mustard seeds, curry leaves.

    **Method**

          Cook grated beetroot with green chilies and ginger until soft. Let it cool, then mix with yogurt. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. This tangy, creamy pachadi pairs well with rice.

# 3. **Beetroot Thoran (Kerala - Style Beetroot Stir-Fry)**

   **Ingredients**

               Chopped beetroot, grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves.

   **Method**

          Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds and green chilies. Saute mustard seeds and curry leaves, then add chopped beetroot. Stir in the coconut mixture and cook until the beetroot is tender. Serve as a side with rice and curry.

# 4. **Beetroot Sambar**

   **Ingredients**

               Diced beetroot, toor dal, sambar powder, tamarind, mustard seeds, curry leaves.

   **Method**

                  Cook toor dal and set aside. Boil diced beetroot until tender, then add tamarind extract, sambar powder, and cooked dal. Simmer and temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Serve with hot rice and ghee.

# 5. **Beetroot Halwa (South Indian Sweet)**

   **Ingredients**

      Grated beetroot, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom powder, cashews, raisins.

   **Method**

            Cook grated beetroot in milk until soft and the milk is absorbed. Add sugar, ghee, and cardamom powder, cooking until it thickens. Garnish with roasted cashews and raisins. This sweet dish is a delightful dessert with a South Indian twist.

These beetroot recipes highlight the vegetable's versatility and bring out traditional South Indian flavors, perfect for pairing with rice, roti, or as standalone dishes.