Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Base
Curry
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Base · About 4 min
- Heat 25 ml coconut oil, 150 g onion, sliced, 10 g garlic, 10 curry leaves, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin in its oil 4 minutes until onion softens.
Check: Look for this result: onion softens.
Curry · About 25 min
- Add 700 g beetroot, peeled and cut into thin sticks, 250 ml coconut milk, 200 ml water, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp salt; cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until beetroot is tender.
Check: Look for this result: beetroot is tender.
Finish · About 7 min
- Uncover briefly to reduce sauce and add 20 ml lime juice.
Tips
- Thin beetroot sticks cook faster than large chunks.
- Judge Beetroot Curry by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Beetroot Curry takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Beetroot Curry, replace coconut milk with coconut cream diluted with water.
Storage
- Get perishable Beetroot Curry into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Beetroot Curry within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Beetroot Curry to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Beetroot Curry is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Beetroot Curry one day ahead. For Beetroot Curry, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Beetroot Curry on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Beetroot Curry?
Thin beetroot sticks cook faster than large chunks.
What can I substitute in Beetroot Curry?
In Beetroot Curry, replace coconut milk with coconut cream diluted with water.
Can I prepare Beetroot Curry ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Beetroot Curry one day ahead. For Beetroot Curry, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Beetroot Curry on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
