This is another Sadya recipe. I had mentioned earlier in my Carrot Pachadi, the difference between Pachadi and Kichadi in Kerala. I never liked having Sadya and from the 26+ dishes on the banana leaf, all I ate was Mango pickle, rice and Sambar. And here I am preparing many of the popular Kerala veg recipes. It's astonishing even to myself. My Mom kept her finger on nose when she came to know that I was taking part in this challenge. Well, that's what I am- Impulsive and Unpredictable!
As mentioned in my last post, P and I had invited few of our close friends home for Onam. They hail from North India and needless to say that they loved the Sadya. While the husband asked for second third helpings with Parippu, the lady loved this Beetroot Pachadi. That was one of my eureka moments. These days, this is one of my favorites too. Look at its color! Wow, that in itself take my heart away every time I make one.
Ingredients:
- Clean the beetroot, and cut into larger chunks. Boil to cook and keep aside.
- When cooled, grind the beetroot along with chilli powder, cumin seeds, grated coconut, green chillies and little water.
- In a pan, pour this contents and cook closed for sometime. Saute in between.
- Meanwhile beat the curd in a bowl with little salt and keep it aside.
- Make a small well in between the beetroot mixture in the pan. Pour the curd onto it, turn off flame, close with lid and keep aside.
- Prepare tempering in a small pan, splutter mustard seeds with oil, shallots and curry leaves.
- Now, mix the beetroot and curd which was kept aside. Pour the tempering to the cooked pachadi.
- Serve as a side dish for rice.
Chef says: You can always grate the beetroot and cook instead of boiling, grinding and then cooking. I prefer this way, because that's how Mom taught me 🙂 and we love it when it is as soft as cotton.
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Obsessivemom says
This one I'll try for sure.
Shalini says
Thanks Tulika. You definitely should. Let me know how it turns out?
SHALINI BAISIWALA says
Thanks a tonne for sharing this. I had fallen in love with it when I had it for the first time at my first sadhya lunch last year - me an dmy frined freaked out over it...
Ina Tales says
Looks lovely .. I make this after grating the beetroots. Never tried it like this. Will do 🙂
Tarkabarka says
Wow. I don't even know how I would began to prepare this, but it sounds delicious and looks very pretty... 🙂 I think I'd have trouble finding some of the ingredients over here though.
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shalzzzzz says
Glad you like it! Thanks for dropping by, Corinne! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues says
This is something I'm going to add to my summer menu, Shalini! Thanks!
Vidya Sury says
Brilliant color. So sad I can't eat beetroot now! Used to love it Shalini. But I make it for my folks!
shalzzzzz says
Oh! Hope your folks like the dish! Thanks for dropping by,Vidya 🙂
Aparna says
Pachadi looks tempting... easy to make also..will definitely try
S. L. Hennessy says
Wow, I never would have thought of making something like that, but it looks delicious!
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Chicky a.k.a. Kaddu says
Wow! Beetroot has been advised to me for health reasons lately. I've been looking for ways to eat it other than in salad. The color of this dish sure makes it look tempting. I think I might try this after this A to Z is over!
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shalzzzzz says
Glad I could be of help! Thanks for dropping by. Welcome to my space 🙂
Elen Grey | Deep in B-ville Writing Over the Garage says
I love all the color in this recipe! Good luck with the A to Z Challenge. You take beautiful food photographs. Cheers.
shalzzzzz says
Thanks Elen for your kind words! 🙂 Welcome to my space.
nishasanjeev says
Avial, pachadi..next? I can't wait to go home to mom. I won't forgive you for this Shalini 😛
shalzzzzz says
Hihi! I guess, by the end of April you will be killing me then 😛
Matthew MacNish says
The color is so vivid! I wonder if it tastes as strong as it looks.
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shalzzzzz says
Thanks a ton, Matthew! It is a sweet dish! Hardly any spice at all 🙂
Shilpa Gupte says
Never tried Kerala cuisine. But, I guess, I will try this one. 🙂 Love beetroot! And, curds, too! 🙂
shalzzzzz says
Thanks, Shilpa! Welcome to my space 🙂
Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life says
I do like beetroot so I'm going to guess this will be delicious. Will have to try it some time
Rajlakshmi says
I don't think I have tasted this one. Looks so delicious 😀
Shilpa Garg says
Am seeing and reading about this dish for the first time. Loved it's colour, looks so very tempting!
vinodinii says
With this kind of color, it would hog all the attention on the table. Looks yummy...I love beetroot in any form.
vinodini says
With this kind of color, any one would fall for this dish on the table! Looks yummy...I like beetroot in any form.
Vinitha says
Its so yummy, isn't it?. Well done with the recipe, Shalini. 🙂
Prasanna Rao (@prasannaprao200) says
Yummy and delicious! I had tried this pachadi few months back and everyone in my family loved it. It's simple to make and it tastes super 🙂
shalzzzzz says
Thanks, Prasanna! Glad you liked. Welcome to my space!
parulthakur24 says
Wow! This looks great and the part of India I come from beet root is for salads and juices. I would love to someday taste this and then try it out with rice 🙂 I love the color and the tempering 🙂
shalzzzzz says
Thanks a lot, Parul 🙂 It is little sweet but is definitely tasty. Try out once and let me know!
shalzzzzz says
Thank you 🙂 Try and let me know how it turns out!
vidsps says
Love the pictures, I have tasted it in Sadyas, but never attempted. Will definitely try your version!
Lata Sunil says
This is also my kids' favourite just because of the color. They will ask for the 'pink' curry all the time. Thanks for this post.
shalzzzzz says
I can relate to it. My sister asks our Mom like that- Pink curry is popular among kids 😛
srividhya says
Love the sadya recipes.. I had to look up the difference between pachadi and kichadi too. I usually make vellarikai pachadi. Will try this too. Loving the color
shalzzzzz says
Thanks Srividhya. Yeah, vellarikka pachadi is my Mother-in-laws all-time fav! 🙂 She cooks it superbly well!
shanayatales says
Wow! The pics are drool-worthy. Adding beetroot to my grocery list now. Nicely done, Shalini 🙂
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shalzzzzz says
Thanks very much, Shantala 🙂 Try and let me know how it turns out!
sulekha says
The Pachadi looks so colorful and yummy, love the pink. I have eaten it a lot but never made it.
shalzzzzz says
Thanks, Sulekha! Try it, I say 🙂