🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chandigarh Rara Beetroot Palya

Name: Chandigarh Rara Beetroot Palya
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2, chopped Tomato; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Beetroot

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chandigarh cooking — Chandigarh Rara Beetroot Palya brings a rara touch with a classic palya finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Tomato2, chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Beetroot250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Beetroot Avakay (Karimnagar Cuisine) | Indian Kitchen | 13th June 2019 | ETV Abhiruchi · on YouTube