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    Beetroot Thogayal | Beetroot Chutney

    July 28, 2017 By Vidya Srinivasan 4 Comments

    Beetroot Thogayal | Beetroot thuvaiyal | thogayal recipe | thuvaiyal recipe | beets recipe | beetroot chutney recipe with step-by-step picture and video. Check out the beetroot Thogayal video and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

    Beetroot chutney | thogayal is a tasty side prepared with beetroot. Beetroot Chutney goes well with any tiffin variety and also tastes yummy when mixed with rice and oil. Beetroot thogayal can be prepared within 15 minutes. With little leftover beetroot, this beetroot Thogayal is a good way to finish it.

    Should I pressure-cook beetroot?

    Beetroot takes a longer time to cook so I prefer pressure-cooking beetroot. Al dente cooking helps for perfect thogayal texture. Avoid adding more water as it might turn beetroot mushy.

    Can I grate beets and saute?

    Yes, in that case, you can skip pressure-cooking beets. Saute beets separately in oil for 2 minutes then sprinkle water; cover and cook till the raw smell goes off and beets turn soft.

    Can I reduce red chilli?

    I have used Byadagi chilli hence I have used more red chilli as it is not spicy. Beetroot thogayal might taste sweet so adjust the chilli accordingly. 

    can I add onion?

    Yes, you can add onion/ garlic for extra flavor. Saute them separately 

     

     

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    Beetroot Chutney

    Beetroot chutney | thogayal is tasty side/rice accompanitment prepared with beetrootot
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    Course: Chutney | Thogayal
    Cuisine: Vidya Srinivasan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    Pressure cook

    • 200 grams of Beetroot peeled and chopped
    • Required salt
    • pinch of Turmeric powder

    To saute:

    • 1/4 cup Urad dal
    • 7 Red chilli
    • 1/2 teaspoon Coconut oil

    Thogayal

    • 5 grams tamarind
    • Salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon Coconut oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon of Asafoetida

    Instructions

    • Firstly Add beetroot, turmeric powder, and salt to a cooker separator
    • Cover with a lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles
    • Add Urad dal, red chilli and coconut oil to a pan and sauté till the dal turns golden brown
    • Furthermore add cooked beetroot, salt,  oil, tamarind, and 3 tablespoon of water to the same pan; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until beetroot turns fork tender
    • Mix well in between and sprinkle little water if required
    • Transfer to a plate and cool completely
    • Furthermore add  coconut, asafoetida, and little water; Grind thogayal

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    Notes

    1.  Cut beetroot into small pieces for faster cooking
    2. Adjust red chilli according to your taste. If you think thogayal is sweet, soak red chilli in hot water for 5 minutes and grind with Chutney
    3. Adjust water according to the desired consistency. If you are mixing with rice add less. For chutney, consistency adds extra
    4.  Nuts like walnut and almond can be added and coconut can be skipped
    5. Few peppers can be sauted and added for extra spice
    6. Coconut oil gives a nice flavor to the chutney if preferred regular cooking oil can also be used
    7. If Beetroot takes a longer time to cook, beetroot  can be pressure cooked and sautéd
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    Ingredients:

    Pressure cook

    200 grams of Beetroot, peeled and chopped

    Required salt

    pinch of Turmeric powder

    To saute:

    1/4 cup Urad dal 

    7 Red chilli 

    1/2 teaspoon Coconut oil

    Thogayal

    5 grams tamarind

    Salt

    1/2 teaspoon Coconut oil

    1/4 teaspoon of Asafoetida

    How to make Beetroot Thogayal with step-by-step pictures:

    • Firstly Add beetroot, turmeric powder, and salt to a cooker separator 

     

    • Cover with a lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles

    • Add Urad dal, red chilli, and coconut oil to a pan and sauté till the dal turns golden brown

     

    • Furthermore add cooked beetroot, salt,  oil, tamarind, and 3 tablespoon of water to the same pan; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until beetroot turns fork tender

    • Mix well in between and sprinkle little water if required

    • Transfer to a plate and cool completely 

    • Furthermore add  coconut, asafoetida, and little water; Grind thogayal

     

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