Beetroot Pachadi Recipe-Kerala Style

August 3, 2012 by PadhuSankar 22 Comments

Beetroot pachadi (Kerala Style) is a part of Onam Sadya. This is a very tasty dish and very easy to prepare. We all love this so much that I prepare it often. Today we will learn how to make Beetroot pachadi following our easy recipe.

Beetroot Pachadi

Prep Time : 10 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Kerala
Author:Padhu Sankar

Ingredients needed

   Beetroot – 250 grams or 2 medium sized beetroots
   Thick Curd – 1/2 cup
   Turmeric powder – a pinch
   Salt as needed

For the grinding

   Grated coconut -1/3 cup
   Green chilli -1-2
   Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
   Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
   Cumin seeds/jeera seeds – 1/4 tsp

For the seasoning

   Oil – 1 tsp
   Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
   Red chillies -1 -2
   Curry leaves – a sprig

Preparation

Grate beetroot and keep it aside.(use the grater with big holes)

Grind coconut, green chilli, ginger, jeera seeds and mustard seeds to a smooth paste.

Method

Cook grated beetroot with less water adding salt and turmeric powder till soft.

Add the ground paste and cook for few more minutes on low flame till the raw taste of the coconut goes. Allow it to cool.

Add whisked curd and check for salt. Add salt if required and mix well.

Heat a tsp of oil (coconut oil preferable), add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, curry leaves and pour it over the pachadi. Enjoy delicious beetroot pachadi as a side dish for rice.Trust me you can definitely give this recipe a try.

More Beetroot recipes

Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot Stir Fry

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