Beetroot Poriyal I

Ingredients

• Beetroot - 2 medium size (finely chopped or grated)
• Onion - 1 medium size (chopped)
• Curry leaves - few
• Mustard - 1/4 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Green chillies - 5 (slitted)
• Coconut - 1 tbsp (shredded)
• Oil as required
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in kadai on high medium flame.
• Splutter mustard, urad dal, cumin seeds, curry leaves & green chilies one by one.
• Add onions, salt and fry till it becomes light brown in color.
• Now add the vegetable and fry well.
• Sprinkle little water & cover the pan.
• Reduce the flame to low medium & cook till it is done.
• Finally add the coconut & mix well.
• Remove from heat & serve as side dish.

Tips for the recipe - If you are using grated beetroot & if it is very juicy then there is no need to add water.It will cook on its own juice. If you wish you can also add a tsp of chana dal while spluttering mustard.