Beetroot Poriyal / Beetroot Stir-fry

 

Ingredients:

·         Beetroot – 3, chopped into small pieces

·         Onion – 1, chopped

·         Green chilies – sliced

·         Curry leaves

·         Turmeric powder

·         Pepper powder

·         Salt

·         Grated Fresh Coconut (not kopra)

·         Water to cook

·         Oil, mustard and Cumin seeds for tempering

 

Instructions:

• ·         Heat oil in a iron wok
• ·         Add mustard and cumin seeds
• ·         When it crackles add chopped onions, curry leaves and green chilies – saute
• ·         Add chopped beetroot and stir fry for few minutes
• ·         Add turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt, mix well
• ·         Add little water, only enough to cook the beetroot as the stir-fry is a dry recipe
• ·         Let it cook covered till the veg is cooked enough, but not too soft
• ·         Turn off the burner and add the grated fresh coconut and mix well

 
     Serve with any rice dish

       Good for health watchers as it has very less oil and no masala