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Beetroot Salad

பீட்ரூட் சாலட்

By Ganesan Kannan

15 mins Serves 5 Easy Chennai

A crisp, no-cook beetroot salad built around 1 beetroot, grated, finished with a South Indian mustard tempering.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and prepare 1 beetroot, grated — chop, grate or cube as the recipe needs.

  2. 2

    Steam the grated beetroot for three minutes only, cool completely, then fold in curd so it does not split.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil, crackle mustard and urad dal with curry leaves, and pour this tempering over the mix.

  4. 4

    Add salt and the dressing only just before serving, and toss lightly with your fingertips.

  5. 5

    Serve the beetroot salad fresh and cool as a side with rice or as a light meal on its own.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

துருவிய பீட்ரூட்டை 3 நிமிடம் ஆவியில் வேகவைத்து, ஆறியபின் தயிர் சேர்க்கவும்.

Steam the grated beetroot for three minutes only, cool completely, then fold in curd so it does not split.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 195 kcal
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbs: 53 g
  • Fat: 16 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.