BEETROOT SABJI

Beetroot is known for his rich maroon color and naturally sweet taste.This vegetable generally grow in bunches and has good nutritional value.Both the root and leaves of this vegetable are edible.I would like to share the recipe of beetroot sabji which is a sidedish for rotis or can be had with rice.

INGREDIENTS:

1.BEETROOT:2
2.ONION-1(SMALL)
3.RED CHILLI:1
4.RED CHILLI POWDER:1/4 TSP
5.GARAM MASALA:1/4TSP
6.SALT:according to your taste
7.CORIANDER LEAVES:for garnishing

METHOD:

1.Remove the skin of beetroot and wash it well.

2.Boil the beetroot in cooker for 3 whistles and shred them well.(because most of the beets are difficult to cook.Incase you get tender beets you can cut or shred them directly)

3.Take a tava,add some oil.Put mustard ,cumin seeds and curry leaves.Allow them to splatter.Now add the red chilli by splitting into halves.

4.Fry the onion.Once the onion turn golden brown add the cut beetroot.

5.Add salt, red chilli powder and garam masala powder. Cover and allow it to cook for 10mins in low flame.

6.Garnish with coriander leaves.This dry sabji goes well with rotis.