Main meal
Beetroot poriyal
Grated beet cooked with mustard, curry leaves and coconut until dry.
25 min
0 of 4 steps done
3 servings
Heat: Mild
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy110 per serving
- Protein3g per serving
- Carbs16g per serving
- Fibre4g per serving
Ingredients
Method
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