Beetroot Stir Fry
Beetroot stir fry is a simple, healthy and tasty side dish from South Indian cuisine. It pairs well with chapati or phulka.
Beetroot is a wonderful vegetable .The vibrant purple colour is very pleasing. I love that deep colour. Dark coloured vegetables are all rich in nutrients and so is this one. It is rich in calcium, iron, Viamin A and C and packed with anti oxidants.
It is good for the heart and lowers the blood pressure. It is said to prevent some types of cancer. It helps in the functioning of the brain and thus helps in preventing dementia. It is rich in fibre and thus helps in keeping the body clean.
One can find many ways to include this vegetable.Many people drink juice of it. It can be used in vegetables, soups and varied snacks as cutlets and burgers. Today, I am presenting to you a simple vegetable which is healthy and can be quickly prepared.
This vegetable is liked by my children sans fresh coconut, but do feel free to include it for a better taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 beetroot
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- a pinch of asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 2 green chilli
- salt
METHOD:
- Cut the beetroot in half and pressure cook it along with rice or dal.
- Peel the skin and cut into small cubes.
- Make a seasoning by adding the mustard seeds, urad dal, bengal gram , asafoetida and turmeric powder. Add the green chilli and after a second , put the beetroot pieces and stir. Add salt and coconut and heat on a low flame for sometime.
- Serve with chapati or phulka or as an accompaniment with rice.
A handy hint for you
- The purple crimson colour tends to cover our hands while cooking. Use lime juice to get rid of it.
- Keep the beetroot in a seperator in the pressure cooker.
This post first appeared on www.evergreendishes.com on 30th January 2015
