Curried Beets Food

BEETROOT CURRY

Steps:

• Place a large pan over a medium heat. Add the curry leaves, mustard seeds, curry powder and coconut and toast for 1-2 minute or until fragrant. Tip into a food processor and blitz well.
• Trim the spring onions and add to the food processor. Peel and chop the garlic and ginger and add to the food processor along with the vegetable oil. Pulse until the mixture forms a paste.
• Peel the beetroots and chop into 2cm cubes. Place the pan back on the hob over a medium heat, add the paste and cook for a few minutes. Add the chopped beetroot. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 minutes or until sticky and gnarly, stirring often.
• Tip in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, before starting to break them up with the back of a wooden spoon. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
• After 10 minutes, or once the tomatoes have completely cooked down, stir in the coconut milk and a squeeze of lemon juice. Increase the heat and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste. If you want the curry a little looser, add a splash of water before serving.
• For the temper, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Add all the temper ingredients and heat for 1-2 minutes, until the spices start to pop and smell aromatic. Turn off the heat and tip into a bowl lined with kitchen paper.
• Pick the coriander leaves and cut the lime into wedges. Serve the curry with the rice and temper, coriander leaves scattered on top and the lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.

CURRIED EGG SALAD WITH PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Put the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and gently simmer 10 minutes. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the eggs and transfer to the ice water; let cool 5 minutes. Peel and chop the eggs and transfer to another large bowl.
• Meanwhile, toast the curry powder in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring often, about 1 minute. Let cool. Sprinkle over the eggs and add the mayonnaise, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently stir to combine. Stir in the chopped celery and chives.
• Top the bread with the lettuce leaves, then the egg salad, radishes and sprouts; sprinkle with the celery leaves and more chives. Serve with the beets.

BEETROOT CURRY

Steps:

• Fry the fenugreek seeds in the oil on a medium heat for 2 minutes or until their aroma is released.
• Add the beetroot cubes to the mix and fry for 5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring constantly.
• Sprinkle in the garlic, cumin, ginger, coriander and asafoetida.
• Pour in the coconut milk and tomato puree then stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
• Simmer the curry gently for about 30 minutes or until the beetroot is tender.
• Season to taste then serve with yogurt and coriander.

CURRIED BEETS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and soft but has not colored. Add the ginger, garam masala, and chile. Raise the heat to high and toast the spices for about 1 minute, stirring the whole time. Add the beets, 5 cups water, and the salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the beets are just tender. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar. Adjust the seasoning and remove the chile.
• Serve in warm bowls as is or garnished with a spoonful of crème fraiche and sprinkled with nigella seeds.