Recipe: Beetroot Thoran

Thoran is a coconut-based stir fried delicacy from Kerela and Betroot thoran is when freshly grated betroot is stir fried with scarped coconut and authentic South Indian spices. It is easy to make, healthy and extremely tasty side-serve that you should not miss on!

Jinoo's Kitchen

1. Grind together coconut, cumin seeds, shallots, garlic, red chilli and green chilli together to a coarse paste without adding water.

2. Heat coconut oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds, curry leaves and add chopped beetroot, turmeric powder, salt, water to get it cooked. mix well.

3. Close and cook until beetroot is cooked.

4. Open and add the coconut mixture. mix well and fry until all the moisture leaves and it gets dried.

5. Switch off and serve with rice and curry.