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Puttur Beetroot Tawa Fry
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Puttur Beetroot Tawa Fry

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Puttur cooking — Puttur Beetroot Tawa Fry brings a cashew-belt touch with a classic tawa fry finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Beetroot250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Beetroot Chicken Fry | Babai Hotel | 7th May 2019 | ETV Abhiruchi · on YouTube