Saturday, February 25, 2012

Beetroot Thoran

INGREDIENTS:

  • Beetroot - 1 no
  • Onion - 1 no ( small)
  • Garlic - 3 cloves
  • Green Chillies - 2 nos
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red Chilly Powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Coconut(grated) – 1/4 th  of a small coconut
  • Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/4  tsp
  • Dry red Chillies - 2 nos
  • Curry leaves – 5  or 6
  • Salt - As reqd METHOD:
    • Chop beetroot into very small pieces.
    • Chop onion, garlic and green chillies into very small pieces.
    • Mix beetroot, onion, garlic, green chillies, coconut, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder  and salt in a large mixing bowl.
    • Keep it  aside for 10 minutes.
    • Heat oil in a medium pan and splutter mustard seeds in it.
    • Add dried red chillies and curry leaves.
    • Add the beetroot mix into it and cover it with a lid and cook in low flame.
    • Keep mixing at regular intervals for 10 to 15 minutes until it is well cooked.
    • Serve it with rice or chapatti.Beetroot Thoran (3)
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