Would you consider making this Indian beets and lentils recipe?

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

what would you change in it if yes?

i've made it two times and like it..

be sure to watch the whole video because later he adds more ingredients..

 

[pepperhead212]

I wouldn't put the beets in it.
But then, I don't like beets.

Besides that, it sounds like a lot of basic curries, but with the tempering spices added in the beginning, instead of the end, like I usually do. But if you like beets, it should be good.

 

[larry_stewart]

Ive never used beets in Indian food ( nor seen it ) but I would try it. Often, when making borscht I buy more beets than I need, so would definitely try this.

 

[pepperhead212]

Here's a link showing a bunch more Indian recipes using beets, if you're looking for them. I see them all the time when looking for various dishes, and even in things like flatbreads, where they're substituted for things like shredded potatoes.

204 beetroot recipes | Indian Beetroot Recipe Collection | Tarladalal.com

 

[HeyItsSara]

i can't view you tube on the computer that has this forum Can anyone explain it to me?
We like beets and lentils!!!

 

[larry_stewart]

Here's a link showing a bunch more Indian recipes using beets, if you're looking for them. I see them all the time when looking for various dishes, and even in things like flatbreads, where they're substituted for things like shredded potatoes.

204 beetroot recipes | Indian Beetroot Recipe Collection | Tarladalal.com

Thanks, I'll check it out. Im sure if I had successful beet crops in the garden, I likely would have looked for more things to do with them. But they are one of the crops I just cant do well, no matter how much I research and what I do.

 

[HeyItsSara]

beets and lentils are pretty cheap to buy

 

[larry_stewart]

i can't view you tube on the computer that has this forum Can anyone explain it to me?
We like beets and lentils!!!

Its a relatively basic Indian recipe, jus using beets instead of something you'd ( or at least I'd) consider a more traditional Indian Veggie.

- Heated up some oil, fried up some mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chili peppers, Hing and curry leaves.
- Add chopped onions
- Add salt and turmeric, soften onions
- Add split Moong Dal ( pure soaked for 30 minutes )
- Add grated beet root , stir, cooked with lid on ( add a little water if necessary) 10 minutes
- Cook til most / all liquid gone
- Add cumin powder , coriander powder and roasted sesame powder
- Add garam masala
- Finish off with chopped cilantro

Here is his websites link which has the video ( link to you tube) but also has the written recipe .
I've actually tried a few of his recipes in the past, and they were good.

Grated Beetroot Curry

The health benefits of beetroot are many.It is a natural blood purifier.So include beetroots in your diet at least once in a week

www.vahrehvah.com

 

[HeyItsSara]

that sounds lovely! thanks for writing it out!

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i've used half cup of split red lentils instead..
i didn't used curry leaves
.....
you don't even need the cilantro leaves..

 

[pepperhead212]

The split red lentils (masoor dal) are a good substitute for the moong dal, as they both get very soft quickly. Those are my second most used lentils on my shelf, using them a lot in non Indian dishes, as well, just to thicken them.

 

[Badjak]

i've used half cup of split red lentils instead..
i didn't used curry leaves
.....
you don't even need the cilantro leaves..

You can never have enough coriander leaves

Recipe sounds good but would be a lot better without beetroot

Edited to say I am surprised about coriander and cumin powder.
I would have expected the seeds to have been dry roasted or fried in oil

 

[pepperhead212]

The cumin was added whole in the beginning, frying it briefly in the oil, after the mustard seeds. It was added again later, powdered, with the coriander - something I keep on hand, together. Probably something they have a name for, though I don't remember it - some toasted coriander plus some toasted cumin, plus a very small amount of cloves.

 

[Badjak]

The cumin was added whole in the beginning, frying it briefly in the oil, after the mustard seeds. It was added again later, powdered, with the coriander - something I keep on hand, together. Probably something they have a name for, though I don't remember it - some toasted coriander plus some toasted cumin, plus a very small amount of cloves.

OK, sorry
I didn't read the whole thing. My bad