South Indian•healthy
Beetroot Poriyal Stir-fry with Badam/Almond Powder
Quick and easy recipe for Beetroot Poriyal / thoran without coconut . South Indian Tamilnadu style steamed vegetable stir-fry made with almond meal . Its healthy and vegan too.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2 dry red chillies
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 20 Almonds
- 2 cups Beetroot, chopped fine
Instructions
- 1
Take almonds and pulse it for 5-6 times in the mixie. You are done. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a saute pan and add in the Urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves and dry red chillies. and let it splutter. Fry for a minute until the urad dal is lightly brown. Then add in the onions, asafoetida and salt and fry till soft and tender. About 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add in the steamed beets and saute for a minute more. Add the almond meal and toss until combined. Switch off the flame and remove it from heat. Serve with rice.