Beetroot Poriyal (Beet Curry)

Ingredients:

• • 2 tablespoons oil

  • 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds

  • 2 tablespoons split black lentils

  • 1 red onion finely chopped

  • 4-5 curry leaves

  • 2 teaspoons green chili paste

  • 2 cups beetroot : (peeled, washed and grated)

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut

  • Salt to taste.

Preparation:

• 1. Remove beet tops and peel the beetroot. Wash.  Cube the beet root in 1/4 inch cubes.

  2. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and split black lentils after it sputters

  3. Add onion. Fry till it becomes translucent

  4. A dd green chilies  and curry leaves Fry them all together for 3-4 minutes.

  5. Add pureed beet root.

  6. Cook till beetroot becomes soft and fully cooked about 1 hour

  7. Salt to taste.

  8. Turn off heat add coconut and mix it all together.

  9. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with chapathi or rice.