Does beetroot chutney taste earthy?

The dal, chilli and tempering balance it into a mild, subtly sweet chutney — the earthiness is gentle.

Yes — it's mild, colourful and a sneaky way to add beetroot to a meal. Reduce the chillies for young children.

Beetroot Chutney

Name: Beetroot Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 medium Beetroot; 2 tbsp Chana dal; 3 pieces Dry red chillies; 1 tsp Tamarind; 0.75 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds; 8 leaves Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil

A vibrant pink beetroot chutney with roasted lentils and red chilli, cooked and tempered in Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time12 min

Total Time22 min

Ingredients

Beetroot
Chana dal
Dry red chillies
Tamarind
Salt
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.

How to Make Beetroot Chutney

1
Heat 1 tbsp Anveshan Groundnut Oil and roast the chana dal and dry red chillies until golden.
2
Add the grated beetroot and sauté 6–8 minutes until soft; add tamarind and salt. Cool.
3
Grind to a smooth chutney.