Beetroot Chutney
We’ve all heard that eating beetroot helps improve hemoglobin levels. Usually, if our hemoglobin is low, we think of taking iron supplements. But there’s a better and more natural way — simply include beetroot regularly in your diet.
Beetroot is a highly nutritious vegetable. It doesn’t just boost hemoglobin; it also purifies the blood, supports digestion, and even helps with skin-related issues. You can drink beetroot juice daily or cook it in various ways like beetroot stir-fry, kichadi, kootu, or halwa. But this beetroot chutney is something many of us might not have tried yet!
This chutney is unique, prepared with a flavorful method and is both delicious and healthy. Once you try making it, it’ll become your go-to side dish for idli, dosa, rice, or roti. Even kids will enjoy it! It’s a slightly different, wholesome addition to your meal. It’s a simple, healthy chutney — try it once, and its unforgettable taste will keep you coming back.
Now, let’s see how to make this healthy beetroot chutney step by step.
Preparation Time
30-40 Min
Serve
4-6 Persons
- Beetroot – 1 cup (grated)
- Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
- Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp
- Urad dal (split black gram) – 1 1/2 tbsp
- Chana dal (Bengal gram) – 2 tbsp
- Dried red chillies – 3
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
- Tamarind – gooseberry-sized piece
- TamarindaCurry leaves – 2 sprigs – gooseberry-sized piece
- Salt – to taste
- For Tempering:
- Oil – 1/2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Curry leaves – few
- Heavy-bottomed kadai (wok) – for sautéing and tempering
- Spatula – for stirring
- Mixer jar – for grinding
- Small pan – for tempering
- Serving bowl
- Grater – for beetroot
- Heat oil in a pan. Add chana dal, urad dal, asafoetida, and red chillies.
- Once the dals turn golden brown, add tamarind and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds and turn off the heat.
- Remove the mixture and let it cool.
- In the same pan, add grated beetroot and curry leaves. Sauté on low flame until the raw smell goes away. Stir occasionally.
- Once the beetroot is cooked, transfer to a plate and let it cool.
- Once cooled, grind everything together (roasted dals, beetroot, coconut, salt) in a mixer to a slightly coarse chutney consistency.
- Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
- For tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Pour over the chutney.
- This beetroot chutney pairs perfectly with hot idli, dosa, paniyaram, pongal, and rice.
- Can also be served as a side dish for chapati, roti, or phulka.
- Even with evening snacks like vadai or bonda, it adds a unique taste.
- For a smoother texture, you can drizzle a bit of oil over the chutney before serving.
- Make sure the beetroot is well sautéed – if undercooked, the chutney will have a raw flavor.
- Always use fresh coconut for best taste and aroma.
- Adjust salt and spice levels to suit your preference.
- Grinding the chutney slightly coarse gives a better texture and taste.
- To store it longer, drizzle a little oil on top and keep it in a glass container in the fridge – stays fresh for up to 2 days.
- Be careful not to use too much tamarind, or the chutney may turn overly tangy.
Visually vibrant, delicious to taste, and packed with health benefits — this beetroot chutney can become a versatile and wholesome side dish in your regular meals. The natural sweetness of beetroot combined with the flavor of roasted dals makes this a complete chutney experience.
Serve it with idli, dosa, rice, or roti — it complements everything! From kids to adults, everyone will love it. Try preparing it at least once a week — not just for the taste, but for the health benefits too.
As they say, “Let food be your medicine!” — this beetroot chutney is a great example of
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