Beetroot Thoran/Upperi

Name: Beetroot Thoran/Upperi
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gm finely chopped Beetroot; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 8-10 Curry Leaves; 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies; 1 tsp chopped Ginger; 2 cloves chopped Garlic; 1 medium sized chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Salt; 5-6 tbsp freshly grated Coconut

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Thoran or Upperi in Northern Kerala is a type of dry dish of Vegetables with Coconut originated in the State of Kerala. Beetroot Thoran is a beautiful amalgamation of flavours and colours. This common dish is usually eaten with Rice. Thoran is a traditional South Indian specifically Kerala style dish made with finely chopped or grated Vegetables. It is a popular and a healthy side served with steamed Rice and can be made with a variety of Vegetables.

It is a dry Curry and a staple in Kerala. It is often served with Rice and also Rotis. And is also part of larger feast known as Sadya. It is also known as Upperi in some parts of Kerala.
A simple yet a flavourful and a healthy side that can be enjoyed on any given day. A perfect accompaniment for Rice and Rotis. A great option for everyday meals. It's absolutely refreshing and flavourful as well as healthy and nutritious. A simple yet a wholesome treat for the entire family. A nutrition packed food that's absolutely perfect and delicious for all. The best part is that it is made with a horde of Vegetables full of natural goodness of essential Vitamins and Minerals. Let's begin with the recipe straight away.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

5-6 servings

500 gmfinely chopped Beetroot
2 tbspCoconut oil
1 tspMustard seeds
8-10Curry Leaves
2-3finely chopped Green Chillies
1 tspchopped Ginger
2 cloveschopped Garlic
1medium sized chopped Onion
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1/2 tspCoriander powder
1 tspSalt
5-6 tbspfreshly grated Coconut

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2

Add curry leaves, green chillies, ginger, garlic and onion. Saute until onion softens.
3

Add turmeric powder and coriander powder. Stir for a few seconds. Also add kashmiri red chilli powder if desired.
4

Add chopped beetroot and salt. Mix well.
5

Cover and cook on a low heat until beetroot is tender, stirring occasionally.
6

Add freshly grated coconut now. Mix and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve it hot alongside steamed Rice or Rotis. Enjoy!

Tips

Using a chopper for the Beetroot gives it a nice, even texture. Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer Green Chillies.

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ZMA @zesty5

on November 25, 2025 00:09

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.