Curries in India are of two varieties.One gravy based,or ras wali , usually eaten with rice.The other dry sabji, which can be eaten with roti/paratha/any flatbread.This curry is an easy dry sabji.Pair it with some flatbread and you get an easy Iron-rich menu.Traditionally,South Indian curry, beetroot vepudu/beetroot poriyal is an easy curry.Mullangi poriyal or radish fry is also made in a similar fashion.It has a standard lentil tempering along with curry leaves.We have mixed both these stir fry curries together.Give beetroot radish curry a try, you will love it.
This curry cooks fast and tastes fabulous.Both beets and radishes have a similar nutrient profile.They can be steamed together too as they cook in a similar fashion.Some people love to eat beets raw.For those who do not like it as a salad,steamed or curry is a perfect solution. It has a beautiful hue of pink which makes it very appealing visually.The nutrient profile is also great.
Nutrients of beetroot
- Beets are a great source of Iron,folates and fiber.
- Helps lower blood pressure.
- Improves stamina.
- Good source of potassium.
- Slows progress of dementia.
Nutrients of Radish
- Great for Vitamin E,A,K,B6 C and B2.
- Improves immunity.
- Has high anti-oxidants.
- Great for skin and keeps body hydrated.
Step-by-step instructions of beetroot radish curry
Scroll below to read the recipe of beetroot radish curry
Beets and radishes is a match made in vegetable garden 🙂
Ingredients
- 250 gm beetroot,peeled
- 250 gm raddish,peeled
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp. urad dal,soaked in water
- few sprigs of curry leaves
- 2-3 green chillies,sliced lengthways
- small piece of ginger,finely chopped
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Steam the beetroot and raddish for 15 minutes or until soft.
- Cut the veggies into cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan,add the mustard seeds,let it crackle.
- Add the ginger,green chillies, and curry leaves with urad dal.
- Let it cook for few minutes and add the boiled veggies.
- Add the salt,cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.
- Serve with rice/roti
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