Beetroot Koora (Beetroot Curry)

Ingredients:

Beet root - 250 gm

Carrot (medium size) - 2

Chana dal - 4 tbsp (soaked in water at-least for 30 minutes)

Green chillies - 4

Garlic pods - 2-3

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Urad dal - 1/2 tbsp

Red chilly powder - 1/2 tbsp

Turmeric - pinch

Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Wash, clean and pee off the outer layer of beetroot, carrot and grate them.
2. Take a kadai, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add urad dal, chopped green chillies, crushed garlic pods and fry until they slightly alter their color.
4. Add grated beetroot, carrot and stir well for 2-3 minutes. Add soaked chana dal and continue cooking for few more minutes.
5. Sprinkle some turmeric, red chilly powder, salt and mix well. Finally add shredded coconut and stir well. Serve hot with plain rice.