🫜 🍑 Beetroot Pops

Playful, wholesome beetroot snack

Spice Level: 🌢️🌢️
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 4
Calories (approx): 180 kcal

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🌿 Introduction

Beetroot pops turn an everyday vegetable into something playful and inviting.
Soft inside, lightly crisp outside, these little bites are nourishing without trying too hard.

β€œGood food doesn’t need disguises β€” just kinder introductions.”

Beetroot Pops

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πŸ“ Ingredients

Main Ingredient

Seasoning & Binding

  • 1 green chili, finely chopped

  • Β½ tsp cumin powder

  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or oat flour

  • Salt to taste

For Cooking

  • Oil for shallow frying

🍽️ Instructions

  • Prepare Mixture – Combine beetroot, potato, spices, salt, and breadcrumbs into a soft but firm dough.

  • Shape Pops – Roll into small bite-sized balls or oval pops.

  • Cook – Shallow fry on medium heat until evenly golden on all sides.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve warm with ketchup, yogurt dip, or mild chutney

Great for kids’ snack plates or lunchboxes

Works well as a finger food for gatherings

Can be paired with a simple soup for a light evening meal

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

These are the kinds of snacks that quietly make vegetables welcome at the table.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

πŸ“šCook's Wisdom:

  • Mash beetroot well to avoid lumps

  • Breadcrumbs help absorb moisture

  • Can be air-fried at 180Β°C for 15 minutes

  • Great for lunchboxes and parties

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 180

  • Protein 4g

  • Carbs 22g

  • Fat 8g

  • Fiber 4g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Beetroot pops make nourishment feel effortless and fun.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

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Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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