Beetroot Thoran Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Beetroot Thoran recipe, In a non stick wok, add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and saute the finely chopped beetroot for a while

Step 2: Add 1 cup water or more and cook the beetroot till soft with lid closed

Step 3: Turn off the gas and drain the water

Step 4: You can collect the water and later use it in making some curry or stew

Step 5: In the same wok again heat 2 tablespoon coconut oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and dry red chili

Step 6: Saute them till mustard crackles

Step 7: Now add the cooked beetroot and fry for some time till the moisture starts absorbing

Step 8: Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder and stir nicely

Step 9: Adjust oil if required and close the lid to cook for another 5 to 6 minutes

Step 10: Meanwhile add coconut and green chilies to a mixer and grind coarsely

Step 11: Once the beetroot thoran is done, turn off the gas and garnish with the freshly ground coconut and chilli

Step 12: Serve Beetroot Thoran with hot steamed rice and keerai sambar for a perfect South Indian meal