Beet Root Fry / Beet Root Poriyal

Beet Root was referred by my mom as blood building vegetable.

It is rich in Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. It has liver and kidney cleansing properties . Hence try to include this vegetable in your regular diet. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
It tastes very good when fried, and is an excellent side dish for steamed rice.
It is very easy to make. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients :

• Beet Roots - 2 large or 3 medium
• Chopped Onions - 1 small
• Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Split Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
• Red whole chili - 2
• Hing - a pinch
• Curry Leaves - few
• salt - to taste

Directions :

• Peel Beet Roots and chop them into small cubes.
• Take water in a microwave safe bowl and boil them in microwave for 6-8 minutes till they are tender. You can also boil in pressure cooker for 1 whistle.
• Heat oil in a pan, add musturd seeds and let them splutter.
• Add Split urad dal and saute them till they turn reddish in color.
• Add hing, curry leaves, red chillies and finely chopped onions, saute them till onions are golden brown in color.
• Add the boiled beet root to it and cook till soft and done. Add salt. Fry little longer if you want crispy. keep stirring at regular intervals making sure it does not burn at the bootom of the pan.

This can be eaten with steamed rice or chapati.

Variation:


Add grated coconut at the end , just 2 minutes before turning off the flame. It gives a different taste to it and is simply yummy.