Beetroot Thoran Recipe | Kerala Style Beetroot Stir Fry

Beetroot thoran recipe with step by step photos. Thoran is a coconut based vegetable stir fry .It can be prepare with vegetables like Carrot, Beans , Cabbage ,Raw Banana or even Yam. In the Onam Sadhya (Grand Feast) any one vegetable based thoran is usually served. It is very simple to prepare bust tastes really great. I just loved vegetable thoran with Sambar and Rice. We can use the same recipe to prepare thoran with any one of the above mentioned Vegetable. Now let’s see how to prepare Beetroot thoran.

Check out the other Onam Sadhya Recipes too.

• Beans Mezhukkupuratti
• Kozhikoodu Kootu curry
• Pineapple Pulissery
• Parupu  Curry/Dal Curry
• Kerala Kalan curry
• Kerala Aviyal
• Kaya Eriserry
• Cucumber Pachadi

Beetroot thoran Recipe

Recipe Cuisine: South India |  Recipe Category : Lunch Side Dish Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time : 10 mins |Serves: 3 |Author :Sharmila Ingredients:            Beetroot – 1 medium sized Salt as needed Coconut oil – 2 tsp Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp Curry Leaves a spring To Grind : Freshly grated Coconut – ¼ cup Shallots – 3 Chilli powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Garlic – 2 pods Cumin seeds – ½ tsp      Method:       1.    In a blender add in the ingredients mentioned under the “To Grind” Section and grind to form a coarse paste and set aside.     2.    In a pan heat Coconut oil once it is hot add in mustard seeds and Curry Leaves let them splutter. Next add in the grated beetroot.      3.    Mix well and add in Salt and allow it to cook till it is fully done.      4.    Finally add in the ground coconut paste and give a good mix and switch off the flame.   Notes:       ·       Serve along with Rice and Sambar.       ·       Make sure you use coconut oil for the seasoning to get the authentic Kerala taste.

    Step by step Method with pictures: 

    1.    In a blender add in the ingredients mentioned under the “To Grind” Section and grind to form a coarse paste and set aside.

     2.    In a pan heat Coconut oil once it is hot add in mustard seeds and Curry Leaves let them splutter. Next add in the grated beetroot.

      3.    Mix well and add in Salt and allow it to cook till it is fully done. 

    4.    Finally add in the ground coconut paste and give a good mix and switch off the flame.

·       Tastes best with Rice and Sambar.