Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry

How to prepare beetroot for the beetroot curry.

Before you clean and cut the beetroot, you should know that the beet juice tends to stain your fingers and even clothes.

If you have bought the beetroots with the stem and leaves cut them and save for a beetroot leaves salad(read beginner’s notes above).

Wash the beetroot, peel the skin and slice them to fairly thin round slices.

You might have difficulty in cutting the last portion of the beetroot into full circles but try to cut them into half circles.

Separate them in size and then stack three to four slices together and cut them into thin sticks.

Add the beetroot slices, curry leaves(4-5), sliced onions(medium), garlic(2), turmeric(1/2tsp) and salt into a pan.

Pour in water(1/4 cup), mix all the ingredients and cook over low-medium heat until the water evaporates while turning the beets soft.

Cook for 10-12 minutes until the water completely evaporates.

At this stage, you can add coconut milk(1/4 cup)if you are looking for a more creamy dish but for this recipe, I’ll be adding oil to make more of a sautéed version.

Pour in the oil(4 tbsp), reduce heat to low and sautee the beetroot until they are semi-fried.

7-8 minutes. taste and season with salt if necessary.

Add chilli flakes(1/2 teaspoon or more) if you want a little heat to the beetroot stir fry.

You can also add curry powder(1/4 tsp)to give it a stronger flavor.

Serve the easy beetroot curry warm with any of the Sri Lankan menus given above.

How to prepare beetroot for the beetroot curry.

Before you clean and cut the beetroot, you should know that the beet juice tends to stain your fingers and even clothes.So if you want to avoid the red, staining your nails then please do wear disposable gloves.

If you have bought the beetroots with the stem and leaves cut them and save for a beetroot leaves salad(read beginner’s notes above).

Wash the beetroot, peel the skin and slice them to fairly thin round slices.

You might have difficulty in cutting the last portion of the beetroot into full circles but try to cut them into half circles.

Separate them in size and then stack three to four slices together and cut them into thin sticks.

Add the beetroot slices, curry leaves(4-5), sliced onions(medium), garlic(2), turmeric(1/2tsp) and salt into a pan.

Pour in water(1/4 cup), mix all the ingredients and cook over low-medium heat until the water evaporates while turning the beets soft.

Cook for 10-12 minutes until the water completely evaporates.

At this stage, you can add coconut milk(1/4 cup)if you are looking for a more creamy dish but for this recipe, I’ll be adding oil to make more of a sautéed version.

Pour in the oil(4 tbsp), reduce heat to low and sautee the beetroot until they are semi-fried.

7-8 minutes. taste and season with salt if necessary.

Add chilli flakes(1/2 teaspoon or more) if you want a little heat to the beetroot stir fry. You can also add curry powder(1/4 tsp)to give it a stronger flavor.

Serve the easy beetroot curry warm with any of the Sri Lankan menus given above.