Beetroot Thoran

Brighten up your meal with the bold, earthy flavors of Beetroot Thoran, a classic South Indian stir-fry bursting with vibrant color and wholesome goodness. This quick and easy dish combines grated beetroot with a fragrant blend of grated coconut, cumin, and green chilies, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Tempered with aromatic mustard seeds, curry leaves, and sautéed shallots, Beetroot Thoran is lightly spiced with turmeric for a warm, golden hue. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is an irresistible accompaniment to steamed rice or any traditional Indian spread. Perfectly seasoned and packed with nutrients, it’s a must-try dish for both weeknight dinners and festive occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Beetroot
• 0.5 cup Grated coconut
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 pieces Green chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Shallots

Directions

Step 1

Wash the beetroot thoroughly. Peel off the skin and grate them using a grater. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small blender jar, add grated coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies. Pulse briefly to combine, keeping it coarse. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Step 4

Add curry leaves and finely chopped shallots to the pan. Sauté until the shallots become translucent.

Step 5

Add the grated beetroot to the pan, stirring well to combine with the shallots and curry leaves.

Step 6

Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the beetroot. Mix well and cover the pan. Allow it to cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the beetroot is cooked and tender, add the coconut mixture to the pan.

Step 8

Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flavors are well blended.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and serve the beetroot thoran warm with steamed rice or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	452.5 grams (452.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	488

Total Fat 28.90g	37%
Saturated Fat 13.00g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1395mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 55.50g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14.10g	50%
Total Sugars 30.20g
Protein 9.70g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1533mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 42.6%