Beetroot-peanut sabji

Servings: 3-4
Preparation time: 12-15 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Total time: 25 minutes.

In Indian kitchens, it’s common to add a personal touch to traditional recipes, and this dish is a beautiful example of that creativity. I created this recipe out of love; my husband is a big fan of peanuts, so I decided to give our regular beetroot sabji a twist.

The result was a wholesome, colourful side dish that quickly became a family favorite. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, this sabji is as nourishing as it is delicious, making it perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.

“Beetroot Peanut Sabji” is a vibrant, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beetroot with the rich nuttiness of roasted peanuts. This unique pairing not only adds a delightful crunch but also balances the natural sweetness of beetroot.

The gentle tempering of spices enhances its taste, making it a wonderful accompaniment to Chapati, Puri, or even plain Rice with Dal.

Beetroot is rich in iron, where peanut is rich in protein and beneficial for muscle and bone aliments. Above all its nutty and crunchy taste.

wow! It brings water in my mouth right now.

Ingredients:

Beet root: 200 gm
Onion: 1 no. (Small size)
Green chilli: 1 no.
Ginger: 1” piece
Mustard oil/Cooking oil: 2 tablespoon
Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
Chilli powder: ½ teaspoon (optional)
Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
Curry leaves: 10-12 leaves
Peanut: 50 gm.

Preparation:

Peel, chop and boil/microwave the beet root, keep aside.
Chop the onion, green chilli and ginger into small pieces. Keep aside.

Method:

Take a heavy bottom pan. Heat oil, add peanut, sputter for a minute; put chopped onion, chilli, curry leaves and ginger stir fry for couple of minutes on high flame till peanut get light brown in colour.
Add beet root, saute on medium flame, cover for couple of minutes add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, stir fry for couple of minutes, now ‘Beet root-peanut sabji’ is ready to serve.
Serve with Chapati, when it is hot and enjoy the nutty flavour of the sabji.