Beetroot Chutney / Beetroot Thuvaiyal
Cook Time :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

A colorful mouth watering Chutney for Idili and Dosas.
| Ingredients : | |
|---|---|
| Beetroot | 3 nos |
| Oil | 2 tsp |
| Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Urad dhal | 3/4 tsp |
| Channa dhal | 2 tsp |
| Curry leaves | 1 strand |
| Red Chili | 2 nos |
| Green Chili | 2 nos |
| Tamarind | 1 inch |
| Salt | to taste |
| For Seasoning : | |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
| Mustard | 1/2 tsp |
| Urad dhal | 1/2 tsp |
| Curry Leaves | 1 strand |
Directions:
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Step 1
Cut the beetroot into small pieces.
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Step 2
In a pan heat oil. When hot, cumin, urad dhal, channa dhal and fry for 1 min. Add curry leaves, Red & Green chilies, tamarind and fry for 1/2 minute. Add beetroot, required salt, little water and cook till beetroot is done.
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Step 3
Allow it cool down and grind it to a coarse paste in Mixi. Add the seasoning at the end.
(*) This Chutney is an excellent combo for Idili and Dosa. Recipe from one of my Friends.



Hi Sashi, this recipe look great. But I use few small onions, ginger, garlic and coconut..fry and grind along with other ingredients as u mentioned. Its tastes really yummy.
Thanks for sharing the tip Priya, I bet they add more taste. Will try them next time.
Hi Sashi, Glad that i came across your blog for “beetroot” chutney.Getting reminded of mom
You can also add “kollu parupu” to the blog because no where except “kongunadu” i have heard people making this. I terribly missed it when I was away from home.
Thanks Nive for those words. I already added recipe for Kollu Paruppu, if you havent seen here’s the link. http://www.sashirecipes.com/kollu-chutney-horse-gram-chutney.html. Check it out more Kongunadu Recipes in the link, http://www.sashirecipes.com/category/kongunadu-special.
I am in the process of collecting some more authentic Kongunadu recipes, will be adding them. Keep watching this space for more updates.
Tried this chutney. Its very tasty Sashi.
Thanks Priya.
Hi Sashi, i do prepare this chutney same way. Looks so colourful and i know how it tastes, divine!!!
Thanks dear
What a delightful color!
Thank you Pari.