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What I have discovered is that the best way to eat these red iron-rich vegetables is to roast them. This deepens their flavors and in turn offers a nice dense taste to the vegetable. I actually did the same with this chutney, in that I roasted the beetroots first. This also simplified the process of cooking since, the beetroots roasted pretty much unattended and the whole condiment got put together in about 15 minutes. To roast the beets, I wrap them in foil and then bake them in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. I have noticed that this is the time it takes to cook fresh beetroots to sweet and buttery perfection.

Roasted Beetroot and Ginger Chutney [Vegan]

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Cooking Time

60

Ingredients You Need for Roasted Beetroot and Ginger Chutney [Vegan]

  • 2 to 3 medium sized beets
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • Temper
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 6 curry leaves
    • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro (optional)

How to Prepare Roasted Beetroot and Ginger Chutney [Vegan]

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wrap the beets in foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and peel and coarsely chop.
  4. Heat the oil on medium heat for 1 minute and add in the cumin seeds and the asafetida.
  5. Almost immediately, add in the ginger and sauté lightly.
  6. Add in the peanuts and cook for 2 minutes, until the peanuts are fragrant and toasty.
  7. Add in the chopped beetroot and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Place the cooked mixture in the blender and add in the green chilies.
  9. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
  10. Pulse the blender a few times to get the ingredients soft and then blend until smooth.
  11. Place the pureed mixture into the serving bowl.
  12. Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and wait till they crackle. Add the curry leaves and pour the seasoned oil over the chutney. Gently stir in the cilantro leaves, if using.
  13. Mix slightly and serve the chutney as a side dish with rice and lentils or dosas.
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Rinku Bhattacharya is a creative Indian cooking teacher and writer, who began teaching Indian cooking almost a decade ago, to share the culture and home flavors of her native country, India.  Passionate about a conscious lifestyle and seasonal living, she shares her recipes on her blog Spice Chronicles. Rinku has published two cookbooks; The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles," which was the winner of the 2013 Gourmand Awards for Best Indian Cuisine cookbook, and "Spices and Seasons, Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors", which offers recipes inspired by the local bounty of the Hudson Valley. The book also offers tips and ideas on creating a green kitchen and reducing your food footprint!

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