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Beetroot Dal Or Lentil Curry

13/09/2018 by Sujata Roy 42 Comments

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Beetroot dal or lentil curry.
A delicious protein rich dal with all the goodness of beetroot.
Its a superbly delicious dal. Perfect accompany with steamed rice or Indian flat bread.
I did not use onion garlic in it but you can use if you want.

Arhar/toor dal or split pigeon peas is a most favourite dal of my son. So I always try to make it in some different ways.
I have shared three more dal recipes here.
Whole Masoor dal or red lentils

Dal palak or pigeon peas with spinach

Egg dal tadka

To get beetroot recipes click on the name below.

Beetroot shot

Dairy free sugar free beetroot smoothie

Beetroot rice

Black rice oats and beetroot pancakes

Beetroot appe

Beetroot cutlets

Pigeon peas or arhar dal or toor dal is very delicious and easy to make lentil. And not only it taste great but it is also good for our health.
There is a wide range of impressive health benefits associated with pigeon peas, including their ability to stimulate growth, manage blood pressure, prevent anemia, and boost heart health. It also aids in weight loss, improves digestion, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, and eliminates inflammation.
Source

Added beetroot in it. Which is low in fat. Full of vitamins, potassium, iron, nitrate and packed with powerful antioxidants. Its known as super food.
And it contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B6 and C, folic acid, carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre. Not only that beetroot nutrition can also make your skin glow.

Inspired by the recipe from a blog post of my fellow blogger and friend Amrita Iyer. She made this dal with beetroot greens. Loved her recipe
Beetroot greens dal fry. Thanks Amrita for the idea of adding beetroot in toor dal.

We love the taste of beetroot so made this dal with beetroot but you can also use beetroot green as Amrita’s recipe.

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Recipe

Toor/arhar dal or split pigeon peas – 1/2 cup

Beetroot – 1 medium

Tomato – 2 large

Green chilli – 1 – 2

Ginger – 1 inch piece,
grated

Cilantro or coriander leaves – handful, chopped

Dry red chilli – 1

Bay leaf – 1

Asafetida or hing – 1/4 teaspoon +1/4 teaspoon

Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon +1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Ghee or clarified butter or oil – 1 tablespoon

Ghee – 1 – 2 teaspoon

Water – 2 cup

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Method

1. Wash the dal or lentil and soak for 15 – 30 minutes.

2. Grate or finely chop the beetroot. Chop green chilli, cilantro and tomatoes.

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3. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee or oil in a pressure cooker.

4. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and let the seeds splutter.

5. Now add 1/4 teaspoon Asafetida or hing, bay leaf and dry red chilli.
See notes if you are using onion garlic.

6. Add beetroot, tomatoes, ginger and green chilli.

7. Add salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Saute till dried up and tomato becomes mushy.

9. Add the lentil or dal. Mix well.

10. Add water and chopped cilantro or coriander leaves.

11. Close the lid. Cook for 3 – 4 whistle or until the dal becomes soft.

12. Let the pressure settle down on it’s own.

13. Take out the dal in a serving bowl.

14. Heat 1 – 2 teaspoon ghee or clarified butter in a small pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. When cumin seeds starts to splutter, remove the pan from heat.

15. Add 1/4 teaspoon Asafetida or hing and dry red chilli. Stir well.

16. Pour this tempering over the dal.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or coriander leaves.

17. Serve hot with steamed rice, roti or Indian flat bread, paratha or any bread.

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Notes

1. You can use any dal or lentil if you don’t have split pigeon peas or toor dal.

2. You can use onion garlic if you want. Add finely chopped 1 onion and minced garlic with bay leaf and fry till onion becomes light brown. Then add tomatoes and beetroot.

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  1. Priya says

    13/09/2018 at 2:41 PM

    Beetroot is one of that powerpack vegetable which usually don’t like by people.This is an innovative way to consume beetroots…I love this recipe.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      13/09/2018 at 2:46 PM

      Thanks a lot Priya 😊

      Reply
  2. The Words Kraft says

    13/09/2018 at 4:31 PM

    Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      13/09/2018 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
  3. mistimaan says

    13/09/2018 at 5:13 PM

    Lovely recipe

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      13/09/2018 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
  4. Vanitha Bhat says

    13/09/2018 at 7:21 PM

    Great idea to sneak beetroot in dal; perfect to make kids eat their lentils/proteins! Awesome share!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/09/2018 at 1:45 AM

      Thanks a lot Vanitha 😊

      Reply
  5. jagruti says

    14/09/2018 at 3:22 PM

    I love this idea of using beetroot in daal, must have lent sweeter flavours to the daal. Must make soon.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/09/2018 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you so much Jagruti. Yes dal becomes more delicious. Do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  6. Lata Lala says

    14/09/2018 at 4:53 PM

    What a brilliant idea of using beetroot with dal. I am sure it must have tasted yummy.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/09/2018 at 5:05 PM

      It was too tasty. Thanks a lot Lata 😊

      Reply
  7. Geetanjali Tung says

    14/09/2018 at 8:18 PM

    Such a creative recipe. It looks so good as well ! Easy and nice recipe. Great share!!!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/09/2018 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you so much Geetanjali 😊

      Reply
  8. Ashima says

    15/09/2018 at 4:06 AM

    I love beetroots and keep looking for fresh ideas to add it in our meals. Beetroot dal is so new to me.. will surely have to try soon. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      15/09/2018 at 4:22 AM

      Thanks a lot Ashima. Please do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  9. Annapurnaz says

    16/09/2018 at 9:17 AM

    What a beautiful color beetroot has imparted to dal making it irresistible it addition to being healthier

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/09/2018 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks a lot dear 😊

      Reply
  10. themadscientistskitchen says

    16/09/2018 at 2:25 PM

    I remember eating beetroot rasam at my friends place. This is yummy. Must make. Thanks .

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/09/2018 at 2:34 PM

      Thank you so much. Please do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  11. Priya Suresh says

    16/09/2018 at 4:28 PM

    I often make rice or stir fries with beetroot never combined them with dal, looks absolutely colourful and pleasing. Will make this dish very soon.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/09/2018 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks a lot Priya. Do try, I am sure you will love the taste 😊

      Reply
  12. theyellowdaal says

    16/09/2018 at 5:43 PM

    Although I love beetroot I haven’t ever incorporated it in dal. Wonderful idea.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/09/2018 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you so much Avin 😍

      Reply
  13. code2cook says

    17/09/2018 at 2:52 AM

    wow what a great dal recipe using beetroot. I am surely gonna try this Sujata di. Looking so lip-smacking dal bowl. surely beetroot will give a kick to increase the taste.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/09/2018 at 2:55 AM

      Thanks a lot Bhawana. Yes beetroot enhance the taste. Please do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  14. marianasir1973 says

    17/09/2018 at 3:39 AM

    I love daal and veggie combos and have tried cooking lentils with many vegetables but never with beets. This sounds like an awesome idea! Beetroots must add so much flavour depth and such lovely colour to daal.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/09/2018 at 5:00 AM

      Thanks a lot Maria 😍

      Reply
  15. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    17/09/2018 at 6:17 AM

    Lovely recipe, di! I’ve never tried beets in dal, I’ll definitely try next time I have some beets 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/09/2018 at 11:41 AM

      Thanks a lot Freda. Glad you liked it. Please do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  16. Anshu says

    17/09/2018 at 12:58 PM

    Never thought of using beets in daal. Sounds great and innovative. A must try recipe for sure. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      17/09/2018 at 12:59 PM

      Thanks a lot Anshu 😊

      Reply
  17. Dhwani Mehta says

    17/09/2018 at 6:44 PM

    Beetroot in dal!! What a brilliant idea. It looks so scrumptious. Thanks for sharing. I’ll give this a try. 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      18/09/2018 at 1:27 AM

      Thanks a lot Dhwani. Please do try and let me know how it turns out 😊

      Reply
  18. Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says

    18/09/2018 at 6:50 AM

    Love the idea of using beetroot in daal, Looks totally tempting one !!! Surely gonna try my hand soon di

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      18/09/2018 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you so much Sasmita. Glad you liked it 😍

      Reply
  19. Cook with Smile.. says

    18/09/2018 at 2:07 PM

    Beetroot dal sounds yummy…dal is always the comfort food I make…adding beetroot to it makes it more delicious

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      18/09/2018 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
  20. londonhindiincest says

    19/09/2018 at 11:43 AM

    Great dish. You are wonderful cook

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      19/09/2018 at 12:49 PM

      Thanks a lot 😊

      Reply
  21. FoodTrails says

    02/04/2020 at 11:29 PM

    Love the addition of beetroot to dal.. makes it more nutritious!!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      03/04/2020 at 1:55 AM

      Thanks dear!

      Reply

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