Add Preferred SourceBeetroot palya is a simple yet delicious dish where beets are cooked in a seasoning made with spices and lentils. This dish uses minimal spices and can be paired with roti or rice and dal. Making it in an
Why you will love this recipe
- Vibrant, flavorful, and colorful: Beetroot palya stands out with its vibrant, natural red hue, adding a burst of color to your meal. The subtle earthy sweetness of beetroots complements the spices and seasonings.
- Quick and easy: This dish is simple and quick to prepare, making it a convenient side dish for any South Indian meal.
- Versatile: Beetroot palya pairs well with various main courses, such as rice dishes, roti, and dosa, offering a versatile addition to your menu.
Ingredients
Beetroot: Use fresh beets to make this dish. Cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
Coconut Oil: I make this dish with coconut oil; however, it can be replaced with any regular cooking oil.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-step instructions
Expert tips to make Instant Pot beetroot palya
Use fresh beets to make this dish. In this dish, I have used 3 large beets. After peeling and chopping, I got around 4 cups of beetroot. Cut the beets into uniform-sized pieces. This way, they will cook evenly.
We need to add very little water (¼ cup). Beets release a lot of moisture, which is sufficient to cook the beets. Make sure the IP is set to 'low pressure.' Be patient. The pressure will build once the beets start to release water content. Don't be tempted to add more water.
Serving Suggestions
This dish pairs well with various South Indian main courses such as rice, sambar, rasam, or curries. It can also be served with roti or chapati, making it a versatile side dish suitable for different meal combinations.
Recipe FAQs
Palya is a side dish that is a part of Karnataka cuisine and loosely means to cooked vegetables. It is a form of a dry curry and is a part of the everyday meal in South India. This common South Indian preparation is called poriyal in Tamil, thoran in Malayalam, and vepudu in Telugu. It usually comprises a single vegetable that is cut into bite-sized pieces and cooked with a simple seasoning called 'oggarane'. It is very similar to the North Indian 'sabzi' but uses different spices. A palya can be made with or without onions and is almost always garnished with fresh coconut, lemon/lime juice, and coriander leaves (cilantro).
You can store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Yes. Follow this recipe and cook beets covered until they are cooked, but have a little bite. It may take 25-30 minutes.
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Recipe card
Beetroot Palya / Beetroot Poriyal (South Indian Beet Curry)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large beetroot (approximately 4 cups when cut)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 dry red chili
- 2 teaspoon split black gram (urad dal)
- 2 teaspoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
- 6-8 curry leaves
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 green chili slit
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon coconut grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the beets. Chop them into small pieces
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter
- Add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, dry red chili, and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds
- Add onion, garlic, and green chili. Saute for 3 minutes (until onion is translucent)
- Add the chopped beets and salt. Add ¼ cup water
- Mix well and deglaze the pot
- Secure the IP lid and set it to pressure cook mode (on low pressure) for 3 minutes
- Do a natural release of pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release
- Set the Instant Pot back to saute mode for 2 minutes so that the excess moisture dried
- Add coconut and coriander leaves. Mix well
- Serve hot with rice or roti
nancy says
this dry curry is BOMB! love how flavourful it is
Katie says
I love this recipe, packed full of flavor and goodness!
Kayla DiMaggio says
I have never had dry curry before but this was so delicious! A total hit!
sam says
Absolutely delicous!!
Emily says
This sounds amazing (like all of your dishes!)! I can’t wait to try this, I love beets and am always trying to find news ways to cook them.
Natalie says
Beetroot is now in season. I will definitely cook this. Sounds very exotic and delicious!
dave says
my wife told me about this recipe and now i am hooked
Sam says
This turned out amazing! Thank you for a great recipe!