Steamed Beetroot Cake

Today marks the 5th Anniversary of my dear blog, Palaharam. I never imagined it to be coming this far. But now I guess, it is a part of my life - something that would define me and keep me occupied by doing something that I love. This is not just the celebration of having started the blog but also the celebration of having made some good friends over the span of these last 5 years, whom I have not even met in person. I thought I should make something sweet to mark this milestone and nothing better than this beetroot steamed cake to make this moment absolutely perfect. A BIG thank you to all my supporters for always being there to motivate me, to blog. No words can suffice my gratitude towards each one of you.

It was only recently that I started to fall for Beetroot. Since then, it has been appearing in my kitchen often, either in a savory or sweet form. This beetroot cake was made as a tea time snack one day and it was so much in demand that we have repeated it couple of times. They are amazing in taste and healthy too.

Beetroot Thoran / Beetroot Stir fry with coconut

Thoran is so close to heart, for a Mallu. I love stir fries too but something with coconut in it, is so heavenly. I remember being a beetroot hater as a kid. But now when I think of it, I feel so foolish of myself to have avoided a beautiful and yummy veggie for all those years. So to make it up, this veggie makes its appearance on our menu quite often, now. 

And nope, this veggie just doesn't limit to savory stuff, but they make a great ingredient in cakes and halwas too. This beetroot thoran is just one way they are being served at our place. If you would want to try it, here is the recipe.

Beetroot Pachadi

Jacob is a big fan of beetroot pachadi. No matter how much amount of pachadi I make, it just doesn't calm down his craving. He told me the other day to make this pachadi and stock it and he wouldn't mind having it every day.

I love Beetroot pachadi. Infact, beetroot in this form is more appealing to me than in the form of stir fry. But my love for it is not as crazy as Jacob's. In summer, this pachadi is so helpful to calm down the heat. Jordan loves it colour. He smiles seeing its colour when I try mixing it with rice to feed him. Both father and son's love for this veggie made me, to start loving it. And I must say, my love for it is getting better day by day.