Beetroot Kurma (Korma) Recipe

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Beetroot kurma is a colorful and flavourful dish that combines the sweetness of beetroot and rich aromatic spices. It is a perfect side dish for chapathi, roti, dosai, poori, idli. It can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. In this Recipe post, Learn how to make perfect vibrant beetroot kurma with step by step pictures.

Beetroot Kurma

Korma / Kurma is a recipe that should be in your day to day life because it is a go to side dish for chapati or any bread. You can make it with any veggies, starting from potatoes, cauliflower. peas, mixed veggies and the list goes endless.

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I have quite a few kurma recipes in this blog namely Peas Kurma, Vegetable Kurma, Soya Chunks Kurma, Mushroom Kurma, Cauliflower Kurma.

These curries can be made in different varieties. I have made so many variations of it in the above recipes. This method is quite different and you will love the end results. And the sweetness from the beets marries beautifully with the other stuffs.

About Beetroot Kurma

Beetroot Kurma is a popular Indian gravy, which is basically prepared at every household. This Kurma can be made in many varieties like by adding different vegetables or meat of your choice.

This Kurma is an excellent side dish for roti, chapathi, poori. Beetroot is a versatile ingredient. It can be included in many recipes like rasam, poriyal, salad, stuffed roti, halwa, cutlet etc.

Beetroot kurma is a variation of the traditional Indian kurma recipe. It is cooked in a rich, creamy flavour sauce with nuts and spices. Beetroot are diced and cooked in a pressure cooker.

Then added to the base flavourful gravy and simmered to cook until masalas are combined. This recipe comes with mild sweetness since beetroot is added.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to cook : Beetroot kurma can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. The ingredients required for this recipe are easily available at our home.

Why This is my Go-to Curry - The sweetness of the beetroot pairs perfectly with the spicy base gravy provides unique flavour to the kurma. Beetroot are relatively low in calories and fat, making it a healthy and balanced meal option.

Nutritional value : Beetroots are rich in iron, fibre. Boiled or steamed beetroot is a good source of iron. It helps to increase blood flow. Kurma is a favourite side dish for chapathi, roti. Adding beetroot to the kurma makes it a healthier option.

Beetroot Kurma Ingredients

Oil : Any cooking oil can be used like canola oil, groundnut oil, coconut oil.
Whole spices : Whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds ( saunf/ sombu), cumin seeds ( jeeragam ) are used for flavouring.
Onion : Onions are used for base gravy. It can be roughly chopped and used for sauteing.
Tomato : Tomato is used for base gravy and tanginess of the kurma. Country tomatoes or regular tomatoes can be used.
Red chilli : Red chilli is used for spiciness. It can be adjusted according to your spice level.
Garlic : Garlic is added to give aroma to the beetroot kurma. Ginger garlic paste can be added for flavouring.
Cashews : Cashew nut is used to give thickness to the kurma. You can also add / substitute with coconut, poppy seeds or pottukadalai ( fried gram).
Beetroot : Beetroot is the main star ingredient of the dish. Beetroot is peeled, cut into dices and pressure cooked.

Step by Step Pictures

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pressure cooker

Add in cubed beets and saute

Pour in water

Cover and pressure cook

Till beets are cooked

In a kadai. Add in fennel, cinnamon and cardamom

Add in onions

Dry chilli, garlic and tomato

Add in cashews

Pour in some water

Bring it to boil

Cover and cook

Till everything is cooked

Add it to a blender and puree

Heat oil and crackle cumin seeds

Add in the ground masala

Season with some salt

Cook till oil separates

Add in the cooked beets

Mix well

Cover and simmer

Till everything is combined

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve

Expert Tips

Saute the onion ,tomato until they are golden brown and caramelized.
Cool down the masala paste ingredients after sauteing, and grind them into smooth paste.
For a more spicy version, you can also add green chilli to the paste.
I have used cashew nuts for the thickness of the kurma. You can also add 2 tablespoons of coconut for masala paste.
After adding the cooked beetroots to the kurma base, simmer them on low heat for at least 10 to 15 minutes. This helps to allow the flavours to blend beautifully.
Adjust water according to your consistency. For a more vibrant color kurma, you can add kashmiri chilli powder.

FAQ

Will the beetroot kurma be too sweet ?

This is a very common question. Beetroot sweetness can be balanced with the help of other ingredients like red chilli, garlic, onion. If you want a spicy kurma, you can add extra green chilli according to your preference.

Is beetroot kurma healthy?

Yes, the beetroot itself has more nutritional value like iron, dietary fiber. This recipe can be added to your healthy meal option.

Can I add any other vegetables?

Yes, you can add any vegetables of your choice. Kurma sauce is the base recipe, with that you can try 'n' number of recipes by adding meat or vegetables of your choices.

Can I make it vegan kurma ?

To make a vegan kurma, you can use coconut oil or coconut paste.