Table of Contents
- When Beetroot, Goat Cheese, and Truffle Oil Meet Indian Bread
- The Plate That Defies Borders
- How French Ingredients Found Their Way into Indian Expression
- The Paris Crowd Favorite (Even for Non-Vegetarians)
- A Perfect Bite
- Why This Dish Captures Seeklo’s Vision
- Final Thoughts
When Beetroot, Goat Cheese, and Truffle Oil Meet Indian Bread
There are dishes that follow tradition. And then there are dishes that disrupt it beautifully. At Seeklo, known as the best Indian restaurant in Paris, innovation doesn’t come through shock value but through artful collision. The smoked beetroot pâté served with naan is one such revelation. A plate that reads like an art piece, tastes like a Parisian countryside afternoon, and feels unmistakably Indian.
It’s not just a vegetarian starter. It’s a story—a convergence of earthy, creamy, nutty, and smoky, all built around a core ingredient rarely spotlighted on Indian menus: beetroot.
The Plate That Defies Borders
Served in a shallow ceramic bowl, this dish first greets you with its color—a deep, wine-red beetroot base, smoky from slow roasting and whipped into a silky pâté. Atop this rests a crumble of chèvre (goat cheese), bringing tang and depth. Scattered around are caramelized hazelnuts, offering crunch and sweetness that dance against the beet’s earthiness.
But it doesn’t stop there.
A final drizzle of truffle oil adds a French forest aroma, while fresh herbs bring brightness. It is served with a folded, lightly-charred plain naan—soft, warm, and perfect for scooping. No cutlery needed. Just tear, dip, and savor.
How French Ingredients Found Their Way into Indian Expression
Beetroot isn’t foreign to Indian kitchens. In South Indian homes, beetroot thoran is a staple. But a smoked beetroot pâté with naan? That’s where Seeklo’s culinary storytelling begins.
Goat cheese and hazelnuts speak to French terroir. Truffle oil leans into Parisian luxury. But the format—shared, tactile, scooped with bread—is purely Indian. There’s no need for over-explanation. The flavors make sense. They belong together.
Chef’s intent? To honor the rustic simplicity of Indian starters, while layering it with French technique. It’s a tribute to fusion that respects roots.
The Paris Crowd Favorite (Even for Non-Vegetarians)
This dish is often ordered not just by vegetarians but by curious food lovers looking for something new. It shows up on tables with cocktails like the Himalayan G & Tea or Sutra, making it a favorite for those seeking a light, flavorful beginning to their meal.
I didn’t expect to be obsessed with something vegetarian here. But this? It’s like a beetroot hummus went to art school.
– Julien Martel
The smoked beetroot pâté also plays a role in Seeklo’s evolving identity: redefining Indian food in Paris, one dish at a time, without relying on clichés like butter chicken or samosas.
A Perfect Bite
Scoop a bit of the pâté, catch a crumble of chèvre, grab a few hazelnuts in the same movement, and wrap it with a warm corner of naan. The creaminess of the beet, the sharpness of the cheese, the crackle of nut, and the whisper of truffle together create a layered mouthful that is both comforting and avant-garde.
It’s not meant to imitate French cuisine. It’s not trying to be Indian fine dining. It just is. A new thing, born in Paris, with an Indian soul.
Why This Dish Captures Seeklo’s Vision
Seeklo is more than a restaurant. It’s an aesthetic, a philosophy, and increasingly, a destination for those looking for something different in Paris. The smoked beetroot pâté captures that vision perfectly:
- Unusual ingredients that feel familiar once you taste them.
- French produce blended with Indian presentation.
- A dish you can eat with your hands, yet feel like you’re at a fine table.
It reflects Seeklo’s commitment to originality, restraint, and the art of fusion without pretension. In a city that reveres both technique and terroir, Seeklo has found a new language—spoken fluently in beetroot, chèvre, and naan.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for the best Indian restaurant in Paris and want to go beyond the obvious, start here. Not with a curry, but with a beet. Let the flavors surprise you. Let the texture challenge you. Let the bread do the talking.
Because at Seeklo, even the most unexpected dish becomes the one you return for.
