BEETROOT THORAN / BEETROOT STIR FRY

Ingredients

1. Beetroot-finely chopped/grated-
   2 cups
2. Onion-finely chopped-
   1/4 cup
3. Green chilies-cut vertically-
   1 or 2 nos ( according to taste)
4. Curry leaves–
   few
5. Ginger-finely chopped-
   1/4 tsp( see notes)
6. Grated coconut–
   1/2 cup heaped(see notes)
7. Turmeric powder–
   1/4 tsp
8. Mustard seeds–
   1/4 tsp
9. Salt–
   to taste
10. Oil–
    as required

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl,combine together beetroot,onion,green chilies,curry leaves,ginger,grated coconut,turmeric powder and salt to taste.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add the beetroot mixture and stir well.Bring everything to the center of the pan to make a heap.Cover and cook until done for about 5 – 6 minutes on a low flame.
• Uncover and saute for 1 – 2 minutes.Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of grated coconut according to your taste.