Beetroot Thoran

 

• Beetroot ( with leaves)     - 2
• Coconut (grated)     - 1/4 c
• Onion (small)     - 1
• Green chillies     - 3 or 4
• Garlic     - 2 or 3 cloves
• Salt     - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Mustard     - 1/4 tsp
• Rice     - 1/4 tsp
• Veg. Oil     - 3Tbsp

1.  Wash and chop the Beetroots (with leaves if available) very small and set aside.
2. Chop the Onion, Garlic and Green Chilles and set aside.
3. Heat the Oil in a deep pan. Add the Mustard and Rice .
4. When the Mustard pops, add chopped Onions,Garlic and Green Chillies.
5. Saute for 2 minutes and add the chopped Beetroot along with Salt and Turmeric.
6. Add the Coconut and cover and cook for 10 mins on medium heat.
7. Increase the heat to dry the water and remove from the heat.
8. Serve along with Rice or Roti.