By Aditi Saraswat
January 6, 2026
Beetroot is a winter-loved vegetable, which is earthy, naturally sweet, and filled with warmth. From curries to snacks, these beetroot recipes can change the vegetable into a comforting dish perfect for cold days.
Grate some beetroot and lightly sauté with mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut, and mild spices, making a warm, lightly sweet South Indian style winter meal.
Finely chopped beetroot is cooked with garlic, green chillies, and fresh coconut. This dish is dry, delightful, and perfect to pair with hot rice during the cold winter season.
Grated beetroot is mashed with potatoes, basic spices, herbs and shaped into cutlets. It is shallow-fried until crisp on the outside and soft, sweet, and warm from inside.
Kneed the grated beetroot into wheat dough with mild spices, roll out to make paratha and cook with light ghee. These parathas are soft and are a perfect option for a winter breakfast.
Grated beetroot is slow-cooked and simmered in milk, ghee, and sugar until it turns glossy. This winter dessert is warm, aromatic, and extremely satisfying.
Roasted beetroot is blended with garlic, onions, and vegetable stock, then gently boiled on a low flame. This rich soup is nourishing, healthy, and perfect for cold winter evenings.