Beetroot Fry with Poppy Seeds:
“Beetroot Fry” is a very common recipe all over the world, but frying with Poppy seeds is one of the most delicious dishes. Adding a spoon of sugar just before switching off the flame gives it a distinct flavour.
This dish is very popular in West Bengal, India as well as in Bangladesh too. This is a very simple and healthy recipe, and it is one of the easiest beetroot recipes that can be made in minutes. This goes well with plain rice, roti, or chapatti.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cock time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 People
- Cuisine: Indian | Bengali
- Category: Veg
- Course: Side Dish
Ingredients:
- Beetroot: 500gm
- Poppy Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: To taste
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Green Chili: 3 pieces
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoon
Preparation:
- Peal the Beetroot, wash, and cut onto long thin strips (Julienne Cut).
Procedure:
- Heat oil in a deep-fry non-stick pan. Once hot add the green chilies and salt.
- Sauté the chilies for a few seconds.
- Add the Beetroot and mix well.
- Reduce flame, cover with a lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. In between stir frequently.
- Check whether Beetroot is boiled properly. If not boiled, sprinkle some water, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Keep aside the Beetroot.
- Heat oil on high flame. Add Poppy seeds and sauté the seeds for a few seconds.
- Reduce the flame, add the Beetroot and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and mix it gently.
- Once done, switch off the flame.
- Transfer it to the serving bowl.
Serve with: Plain Rice or Roti or Chapati.
Tips:
- Fry the Beetroot on low flame to retain the nice red color. Frying on high flame Beetroot will turn to black.
- Fry Poppy seeds on high flame for better taste.
