Let us cool off a little in Kerala today. Kerala also known as 'God's Own Country', is a coastal state in South Western India. I identify it with its Backwaters, Elephants and Coconuts. Oh! don't forget Kathakali (a dance form) and Onam.
I have chosen to present a simple Sadya recipe from Rajani's space. As I understand, Sadya means a festival menu. And they have an array of dishes and are supposed to be made and served in a particular order.
Kichadi is otherwise known to us as Raitha/Perugupachadi. I had never heard of Beetroot Raitha and so tried it out.
Check it out while I travel to Madhya Pradesh just a day ahead of you to check out the place!
Recipe Source - here
Ingredients -
Beetroot, chopped 1 cup
Yogurt/Curds, beaten, up to 1 cup
Coconut 1/4 cup
Green Chilies 1-2 (or as needed)
Ginger 1 inch piece
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp (I used the mustard seed powder)
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp, Asafoetida couple pinches and curry leaves few)
Method Of Preparation -
Wash, peel and cube the beetroot. Grind the cubes, ginger, coconut adding as little water as possible, until it becomes a coarse paste.
In a heated pan, pour the above mixture along with the mustard seed powder and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, beat the yogurt to a smooth consistency. Add the cooled beetroot mixture. Adjust the taste as needed.
Prepare the seasoning by heating oil in a small pan, adding mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Remove after the mustard seeds crackle.
Pour this seasoning in the beetroot-yogurt mixture.
Serve it with rice as part of a meal.
Preparation Time 15 min
Makes 1 1/2 cups
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Healthy and delicious!!
Love that color Harini..
that is so tempting... what a beautiful color!!
wow..looks very colorful n healthy..
Lovely color. Beetroot is a favorite at my house.
Love that deep and terrific colour of this healthy kichadi.
Such a colorful raita!!!
wonderful colour and this looks new to me..
Different kichadi and never had an idea to use beets in kichadi..Will try next time..
Raitha / Kichadi looks great..
Before trying I was so much in doubt, but after preparing, it was such a hit at my house. Looks so colourful and inviting...
Looks so colorful and healthy,nice way to use beets in our diet...
Simple yet flavorful.
such a pretty colour.. looks great
love the vibrant color
Kichadi looks yummy and the color is so vibrant.
Looks mind blowingly delicious.
Kichadi looks delicious and healthy ! Love how beetroot gives its color to the other ingredients when cooked or mixed together
khicidi with beetroot looks very very healthy and delicious dear :) color is so attractive ..
Kichadi looks so vibrant.Nice choice for Kerala!