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    Beetroot Pachadi (Beetroot in Yogurt Sauce)

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    Updated on September 7, 2019 By Shalini 41 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    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 secondΒ 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.

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    Ingredients:

    Grated beetroot : 1 medium size
    ChilliΒ powder : Β½ tsp
    Beaten yougurt: 3tbsp
    Green chillies : 3 nos
    Mustard seeds : 1 tsp
    Grated coconut : 2Β tsp
    Cumin seeds Β : ΒΌ tsp
    Water : 3tbsp
    Salt : as needed
    Oil : 1 tbsp
    Shallots : 1 large sliced round
    Curry leaves : 2 sprig
    Method:
    1. Clean the beetroot, and cut into larger chunks. Boil to cook and keep aside.
    2. When cooled, grind the beetroot along with chilli powder,Β cumin seeds, grated coconut, green chillies and little water.
    3. In a pan, pour this contents and cook closed for sometime. Saute in between.
    4. Meanwhile beat the curd in a bowl with little saltΒ and keep it aside.
    5. 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.
    6. Prepare tempering in a small pan, splutter mustard seeds Β with oil, Β shallots and curry leaves.
    7. Now, mix the beetroot and curd which was kept aside. Pour the tempering to the cooked pachadi.
    8. Serve as aΒ side dish for rice.

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    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 πŸ™‚ and we love it when it is as soft as cotton.

     

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    Β β€˜Written for the A-Z challenge 2015β€².My Theme is 26 Recipes from God's own Country- Kerala.

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    1. Obsessivemom says

      August 29, 2017 at 10:26 am

      This one I'll try for sure.

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      • Shalini says

        August 31, 2017 at 10:27 am

        Thanks Tulika. You definitely should. Let me know how it turns out?

        Reply
    2. SHALINI BAISIWALA says

      September 18, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      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...

      Reply
    3. Ina Tales says

      April 03, 2015 at 1:34 am

      Looks lovely .. I make this after grating the beetroots. Never tried it like this. Will do πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. Tarkabarka says

      April 03, 2015 at 12:24 am

      Wow. I don't even know how I would began to prepare this, but it sounds delicious and looks very pretty... πŸ™‚ I think I'd have trouble finding some of the ingredients over here though.

      @TarkabarkaHolgy from
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    5. shalzzzzz says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      Glad you like it! Thanks for dropping by, Corinne! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    6. Corinne Rodrigues says

      April 02, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      This is something I'm going to add to my summer menu, Shalini! Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Vidya Sury says

      April 02, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Brilliant color. So sad I can't eat beetroot now! Used to love it Shalini. But I make it for my folks!

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 11:05 pm

        Oh! Hope your folks like the dish! Thanks for dropping by,Vidya πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Aparna says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Pachadi looks tempting... easy to make also..will definitely try

      Reply
    9. S. L. Hennessy says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Wow, I never would have thought of making something like that, but it looks delicious!

      Good luck with the 2015 A to Z Challenge!
      A to Z Co-Host S. L. Hennessy
      http://pensuasion.blogspot.com

      Reply
    10. Chicky a.k.a. Kaddu says

      April 02, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      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!
      - http://www.mysteriouskaddu.com/2015/04/a-to-z-of-blogging-b-branding.html

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      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 11:00 pm

        Glad I could be of help! Thanks for dropping by. Welcome to my space πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Elen Grey | Deep in B-ville Writing Over the Garage says

      April 02, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      I love all the color in this recipe! Good luck with the A to Z Challenge. You take beautiful food photographs. Cheers.

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks Elen for your kind words! πŸ™‚ Welcome to my space.

        Reply
    12. nishasanjeev says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Avial, pachadi..next? I can't wait to go home to mom. I won't forgive you for this Shalini πŸ˜›

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:55 pm

        Hihi! I guess, by the end of April you will be killing me then πŸ˜›

        Reply
    13. Matthew MacNish says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      The color is so vivid! I wonder if it tastes as strong as it looks.

      2015 A to Z Challenge Co-Host
      Matthew MacNish from The QQQE

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      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:56 pm

        Thanks a ton, Matthew! It is a sweet dish! Hardly any spice at all πŸ™‚

        Reply
    14. Shilpa Gupte says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Never tried Kerala cuisine. But, I guess, I will try this one. πŸ™‚ Love beetroot! And, curds, too! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:55 pm

        Thanks, Shilpa! Welcome to my space πŸ™‚

        Reply
    15. Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life says

      April 02, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      I do like beetroot so I'm going to guess this will be delicious. Will have to try it some time

      Reply
    16. Rajlakshmi says

      April 02, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      I don't think I have tasted this one. Looks so delicious πŸ˜€

      Reply
    17. Shilpa Garg says

      April 02, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Am seeing and reading about this dish for the first time. Loved it's colour, looks so very tempting!

      Reply
    18. vinodinii says

      April 02, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      With this kind of color, it would hog all the attention on the table. Looks yummy...I love beetroot in any form.

      Reply
    19. vinodini says

      April 02, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      With this kind of color, any one would fall for this dish on the table! Looks yummy...I like beetroot in any form.

      Reply
    20. Vinitha says

      April 02, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Its so yummy, isn't it?. Well done with the recipe, Shalini. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    21. Prasanna Rao (@prasannaprao200) says

      April 02, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:54 pm

        Thanks, Prasanna! Glad you liked. Welcome to my space!

        Reply
    22. parulthakur24 says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:45 am

      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 πŸ™‚ I love the color and the tempering πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 11:57 am

        Thanks a lot, Parul πŸ™‚ It is little sweet but is definitely tasty. Try out once and let me know!

        Reply
    23. shalzzzzz says

      April 02, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Thank you πŸ™‚ Try and let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
    24. vidsps says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Love the pictures, I have tasted it in Sadyas, but never attempted. Will definitely try your version!

      Reply
    25. Lata Sunil says

      April 02, 2015 at 9:22 am

      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.

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:48 am

        I can relate to it. My sister asks our Mom like that- Pink curry is popular among kids πŸ˜›

        Reply
    26. srividhya says

      April 02, 2015 at 8:10 am

      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

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Thanks Srividhya. Yeah, vellarikka pachadi is my Mother-in-laws all-time fav! πŸ™‚ She cooks it superbly well!

        Reply
    27. shanayatales says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Wow! The pics are drool-worthy. Adding beetroot to my grocery list now. Nicely done, Shalini πŸ™‚
      *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:45 am

        Thanks very much, Shantala πŸ™‚ Try and let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    28. sulekha says

      April 02, 2015 at 12:45 am

      The Pachadi looks so colorful and yummy, love the pink. I have eaten it a lot but never made it.

      Reply
      • shalzzzzz says

        April 02, 2015 at 10:44 am

        Thanks, Sulekha! Try it, I say πŸ™‚

        Reply

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