Friday, June 6, 2014

Beetroot chutney

Ingredients
Beetroot-1,grated
Onion-1,small size,chopped
Garlic-4
Ginger-1/2"piece
Red chilli-2
Tamarind-1 tsp
Curry leaves-6
Channa dal-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Cumin-1/2 tsp
Coconut-2 tbsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Salt-to taste

Method
In a pan/kadai,heat the oil,add channa,urad and cumin seeds.let it turn brown.
Add onion,garlic,ginger,red chilli,curry leaves,tamarind and saute till it turns translucent.
Then add grated beetroot and saute for 4 mins in medium to low flame or till it gets cooked.switch off the flame.Allow it to cool.
Finally add coconut , salt and grind into a fine paste.
Temper with mustard seeds,urad dal and curry leaves.
Serve it with dosa,idli,rice.

Notes
Since beetroot are grated,it gets cooked soon.water is not required to cook.
Adjust spiciness to your taste.
Adding coconut is purely optional.

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