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Easy Beetroot Curry

Easy Beetroot Curry

This Easy Beetroot Curry is a creamy, delicious, and dairy-free dish that takes less than 45 minutes to prepare, perfect for Halloween dinner parties.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onion peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium-sized fresh beetroot cubed, approx 1 ¾ cups
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to season
  • pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro [Optional] to garnish
  • ½ teaspoon pepper flakes [Optional] to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop up the onion.
  • Add olive oil to coat the bottom of a pan.
  • Add onion and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • While onion sautes, peel and chop the ginger and garlic cloves and peel the beetroot and cube them in bite-sized pieces as well.
  • Then add garlic and ginger to the onion in the pan and stir until well incorporated.
  • Then add in the cubed beets.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and water, and spoon in the tomato paste as well as the coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Cover pan and let come to a very low simmer over a low-medium flame for about 25-30 minutes or until the beetroot is tender. Make sure to keep an eye on the curry and add more water as needed.
  • When beetroot is tender, remove the pan from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and chili flakes.
  • Enjoy with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 174mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g
Keyword beetroot, curry, Dairy-free, easy, Halloween, Vegetarian
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