Beetroot and Peas Curry in Coconut milk

Mixed vegetable curries involve quite a bit of prep work depending on the number of vegetables being used in the dish. I wanted a curry with a simple vegetable pairing that would give both volume and texture to the dish and also be quick to make. I spotted some lovely beetroot and decided to toss in some peas and make a delicious dish to be served with rice. Apart from the ease in cooking, beets are a rich source of nutrients and are also known for their anti-carcinogenic properties. Since I was serving it with rice, I needed it to have nice broth for which coconut milk was just the right ingredient. The dish turned out to be a perfect combination of veggies, broth and taste.

Recipe Details :
Serves: 2-3 pax
Time: 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients :

• 2 medium beetroots, chopped in cubes
• 3/4 cup green peas (boiled or frozen)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves and curry leaves for garnish (optional)

• Take oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the ginger garlic paste and stir for 30 secs on a low flame.
• Add the chopped beets at this stage. Sauté them with some salt and turmeric powder, then cover the pan with a lid and cook them for around 8 mins. Sprinkle a bit of water on the beets to enable faster cooking.
• Add peas and cook the vegetables till they are tender.
• Add all the chili and coconut milk and simmer on a low flame till you get the desired consistency.
• Garish with coriander leaves and curry leaves and serve with rice.

Tips :

• Cook on a low flame and do not allow the vegetables to overcook.