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20 Minute Beetroot Poriyal (Warm Beet Salad)
This beetroot poriyal is a delicious Indian warm salad that is vegan and gluten-free. It's ideal for folks looking for nutritious salads for lunch or dinner. If you're beet-curious, this beetroot salad recipe is the perfect place to start! The beetroot adds a beautiful textural element to the dish, and the almonds add a lovely crunch. The poriyal is also spicy, so if you're looking for a bit of heat, this dish will definitely deliver.
Ingredients
- 4 Beetroots, medium, washed, peeled and chopped into medium cubes
- 4 cups water, for boiling beets
- 1½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger, fresh, grated
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 3 green chilli, washed, finely chopped, adjust according to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup almonds, plain, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place beetroot cubes into a saucepan and fill with water to cover. Bring to boil, cover and cook for 15 minutes on medium-high until tender. Drain the water and set the beet cubes aside.
- In a pan, add oil and saute onion and ginger for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
- Stir in the cooked beetroot chunks, cumin and green chillies and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and sliced almonds.
Notes
Cooking method tips
- To prevent staining your hands, wear gloves when you are washing, peeling and chopping beets.
- For evenly cooked beets, make sure to chop them into similar sizes.
- For a quicker cooking process, make sure to cover your pot when boiling.
Variations and storage
- Swap out the almonds for another type of nut or seed. For example, we love it with walnuts, cashews, or pumpkin seeds, which are all delicious options.
- Add some grated coconut for an extra dose of flavour and nutrients.
- A few chopped beet greens into the mix will certainly boost the dish's nutritional value.
- Consider serving this poriyal as a side dish with rice and daal or as part of an Indian thali. It would also be delicious served with some roti or paratha.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 210kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 254mg (11%)Potassium: 523mg (15%)Fiber: 7g (28%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 46IU (1%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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