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Sri Lankan Beet Curry
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Beet Curry

Course Main
Cuisine Sri Lankan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Kiku Corner

Ingredients

  • 500 g about 1 lb small beets, washed, trimmed, and peeled
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 small red chillies finely chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves leaves picked
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 3 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 250 mL coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

  • Chop the beets into 1cm (1/2 in) pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and chilli for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the curry leaves and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer over very low heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until the beetroot is tender. Season to taste and serve.