Comments on: Are the tops of Beets Edible? Beet Greens Daal

By: Mason

Mason — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:45:48 +0000

Of course beet tops are edible. They are closely related to Swiss Chard (just compare pictures of the leaves) which is highly nutritious. Sometimes Swiss Chard is “deboned,” prepared without the stems and thick ribs that your beet leaves have in the picture above. Of course, the ribs and stems are edible too, as you point out.

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Beetroot Thayir Pachadi | Beet Recipes | VegCorner.com — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:26:51 +0000

[...] with me. I didn’t know that beet greens were edible until she told me. She made a sumptuous dal using beet greens. Since then I have started cooking all greens including kohlrabi greens. The following thayir [...]

By: Nabeela

Nabeela — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:23:34 +0000

Thank you for the recipe
I’m making it right now…..and it smells amazing

You’re welcome Nabeela.

By: Shobana

Shobana — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:34:11 +0000

Hey Madhu- Great Idea, I tried beet greens and it was a super hit with my in-laws.

Thanks for trying it Shobi.

By: Jasmin

Jasmin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:10:15 +0000

After buying beets, i was looking for a way to not to throw away those beautiful leaves. And Google lead me to this recipe! I just prepared it (ore something based on your recipe) and ate it. It was wonderful! While eating i remembered that mom just to make me this vegetable dish when i was a child. I just called her to apologize that i didn’t ask her, but instead looked for a recipe on the internet. But anyway: Thank you!

You’re welcome Jasmin. The same method can be used to prepare all greens.

By: Ranjani

Ranjani — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:14:40 +0000

Hi Madhu,
I was reading some of the recipes where you mention that you substitute coconut with grated carrot. I use grated carrot only for kosumalli or any vegetable curry that may require sprinkling of grated coconut finally. For aviyal, koottus, etc, try using walnuts instead, where they taste excellent. People with heart disease are usually advised a diet rich in walnuts. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Just make sure that you do not toast them before using.

Thanks for the tip Ranjani. I will try walnuts instead of coconut the next time.

By: Deepa

Deepa — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:11:58 +0000

Madhu, WHat is coconut milk powder?
Thanks.

It’s coconut milk in powder form Deepa. You can get it in Indian grocery stores. I have used Maggi brand.

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Tell Me About it Tueday: beets « It Was a Pleasure to Eat You — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:46:24 +0000

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By: Dibs

Dibs — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:41:26 +0000

I read your latest post and then came here for the carrot tip! Amazing that carrot can replace coconut! I am surely going to try it – as many times I find coconut quite heavy.

By: PG

PG — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:52:27 +0000

Madhuram , do you mind, if i link to your post at Healthy and Tasty ? here is the post I'm talking about: Calcium rich non-dairy products