Beet Root Thoran ( Kerala Style ) RECIPE#194

Step 1:- Wash   , ''peel''  and grate 3  medium sized beet roots  .  And keep aside.

Step 2:- Heat a pan , add 1 table spoon of vegetable oil ( canola) , and splutter 2 teaspoon of mustard seeds 

add  onion (  1 1/2  chopped yellow/white ) ,  garlic cloves (4-5 chopped),  3-5   green chillies  ( splitted ) ,

2 twigs of curry leaves ,  saute for 4 -5 minutes on medium flame , until the onion becomes transparent .

Now add the grated beet root  ( step 1)  ,  1 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoon of cumin powder   , salt , 

1 1/2 cup of grated coconut  and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds   . Cook on medium flame for 10 - 15 minutes on low medium flame [ WITH OUT WATER ].

Now 'sprinkle' 2 teaspoons of black pepper powder , combine well and cook for another 2-3 minutes  until the  water  has completely evaporated . 

Step 3:- Beet Root Thoran ( Kerala Style ) is ready ....Enjoy as a side dish for  steamed rice /chapattis/tortillas /fulkas ........JA-Mathew- :)