Heart-Healthy Beetroot Curry
Bursting with vibrant color and wholesome flavors, this **Heart-Healthy Beetroot Curry** is a nourishing dish that's as good for your taste buds as it is for your well-being. Made with tender diced beets simmered in creamy coconut milk and spiced to perfection with turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin, this recipe offers a delightful fusion of earthy sweetness and aromatic richness. The addition of fresh ginger, garlic, and green chili provides a mild kick, while lemon juice and coriander leaves brighten the dish with fresh, tangy notes. Perfectly suited for a wholesome vegetarian meal, this easy-to-make curry is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with brown rice or whole-grain flatbread for a heart-healthy dinner option. Whether you're exploring plant-based recipes or looking for nutrient-rich comfort food, this beetroot curry will quickly become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams beetroots
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 small green chili
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 400 ml canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and dice the beetroots into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
Finely chop the red onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the diced beetroot to the pan and stir to coat in the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk and add salt. Stir well to combine.
Bring the curry to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 30 minutes or until the beetroot becomes tender, stirring occasionally.
After 30 minutes, remove the lid and allow the curry to simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Enjoy this heart-healthy beetroot curry warm, ideally with a side of brown rice or whole-grain flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.5 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.6 g | 543% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2830 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3150 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
