Beetroot Poriyal

Ingredients:

• Beetroot chopped-1 cup
• Fresh coconut-1/4 cup
• Onions sliced- 1/4 cup
• Chana dal - 1/4 cup
• Mustard seeds
• Jeera
• Urad dal
• Curry leaves
• Turmeric
• Green chillies
• salt
• Oil

Procedure:

• In a pan add some oil and add mustard seeds, jeera and when the seeds start to splutter add the urad dal
• Once the urad dal starts to turn golden brown add curry leaves , green chillies and onions and saute till onions turn golden brown
• Now add the chanadal and little water, to help the chanadal soften a little
• Once the dal is little soft add the chopped beetroot, turmeric powder and salt and cover it with a lid
• When the beetroot is almost done add the grated fresh coconut and again cover it with the lid
• Let it cook on a low flame for 5-8 mins and serve hot with roti or rice !!!