Beetroot Poriyal


INGREDIENTS:
Beetroot......2
Salt..as required
Curry leaves....1 stalk
Mustard seeds....1 tsp
Cumin seeds....1 tsp
Red chilly powder....as per ur taste

FOR PASTE:
Coconut(fresh)....large piece
Onion.....1 medium one
Garlic......4
Green chilly.....4(if u want less spicy u can reduce the no.of green chillies)
Coriander leaves....small cup
Ginger....small root(optional)

Grind the above With a little amount of water to a paste.

METHOD:
* Peel the beetroot .Make small to medium pieces and boil them.
*In a wide pan add 4 tbsp of oil.Heat it and add mustard seeds,cumin seeds and curry leaves.When the seeds crackle add the ground paste.Fry the paste till it looses all water and a nice smell comes out.
*Now add the boiled beetroot ,salt ,little bit turmeric and red chilly powder.
*Cover and cook for sometime.
*Cook till the beetroot fried well.Take out from the stove.
Serve with rice or chapathi.