Beet root Curry / Beet root Palya / Beet root Koora

Needed

1. Beet root - 3
2. Red chillies - 2
3. Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
4. Turmeric - 1 tea spoon
5. Salt as needed
6. Chana dal - 1/2 tea spoon
7. Urad dal - 1/2 tea spoon
8. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tea spoon
9. Cumin Seeds  - 1/2 tea spoon
10. Oil - 2 table spoons
11. Red chilli powder - 1/2 tablespoon

Method

1. Cut the beet roots into tiny cubes.
2. Chop red chillies into halves.
3. Heat the 1 table spoon of oil in a sauce pan
4. Add mustard, cumin, chana dal and urad dal.
5. As they splutter, add chopped red chillies..
6. Fry ensuring that red chillies do not turn brown.
7. Add beet root pieces, add another tablespoon of oil and fry them.
8. Keep the lid closed and keep stirring the mixture to avoid the vegetable getting charred.
9. Add 1/4 cup water or 1 table spoon oil to prevent charring.
10. As the beet roots get cooked, add chilli powder, turmeric and salt.
11. Fry for a minute, add coconut, stir the mixture, close the lid and let it cook for two minutes.
12. Coconut adds a fresh flavor to the curry.
13. Serve it with rice/roti.