Paleo Beetroot Thoran
Elevate your paleo meal plan with the vibrant and nutritious Paleo Beetroot Thoran, a fragrant South Indian-inspired dish that’s packed with flavor and color. This wholesome recipe combines grated beetroot with toasted mustard seeds, aromatic curry leaves, and a hint of spice from dried red chilies, all sautéed in velvety coconut oil for a rich, earthy base. Finished with freshly blended coconut and green chili, this thoran delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and creaminess. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish for paleo-friendly lunches or dinners, bursting with vibrant antioxidants and healthy fats. Perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free, dairy-free recipe with authentic Indian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beetroot
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 pieces Dried red chilies
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Grated fresh coconut
- 1 piece Green chili
Instructions
Wash and peel the beetroot. Grate it using a grater or a food processor and set aside.
Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Then add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
Once the spices are fragrant, add the sliced onion and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the grated beetroot, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beetroot is tender.
While the beetroot is cooking, blend the grated coconut with green chili to form a coarse mix.
Once the beetroot is cooked, add the coconut mixture to the pan and stir evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the coconut is well incorporated and the beetroot is fully cooked.
Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat.
Serve hot as a side dish with Paleo-friendly meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 591 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% | |
*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.
