Beetroot Kobbari Koora ~ Beetroot and Coconut Curry

Ingredients :

Beetroot : 2 medium sized
Dry coconut powder : 1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Dries Red Chillies : 3 or 4
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
A big pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil : 1 or 2 tsp

Method :

Wash, peel and chop the beetroot into small pieces and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Switch off the flame and wait until the pressure go off. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal. When they start to splutter, add the red chillies and curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Add the boiled beetroot, salt and turmeric powder and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the dry coconut powder and fry for another few minutes. Turn off the heat and serve with hot steamed rice.