Beetroot Curry

I love the sweetness and earthiness of the beetroot balanced with the addition of spices and coconut milk. This is a simple and healthy curry, and can be enjoyed with rice, rotis or even bread.

Preparation time 15 minutes

Cooking time 30- 40 minutes

Serves 3

Ingredients

• 300 gram beetroot, peeled and chopped into 1 cm cubes
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil or sunflower oil
• 1 small onion(85gram) thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 sprig curry leaves thinly sliced
• 2x5cm pandan leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, grated or 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 habanero chilli or to taste
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoon coconut milk powder dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water

Method

1. Heat the oil in a fry pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves…