30 Dec 2017

Beetroot Mezhukupurati/Beetroot stir fry



This is a very simple dish which goes very well with rice.We even use it along with chapati too.I love vegetables as much as i love meat.When it comes to food i eat almost anything and everything unless it is forbidden:).and beetroot tops my favourite list of vegetables.I don't think i have to mention the nutritional benefits of this wonderful creation of God:) here again as you all are well aware of it already


My mom used to prepare beetroot mezukupuratti in a different and more simpler way.And it tastes delicious.My fond memories of childhood definitely includes my mom's beetroot mezhukupuratti and morukoottan/morucurry(yummm)


To the recipe

Ingredients
  1. beetroot - 2 nos
  2. onion - 1 big
  3. garlic - 2 or 3 pods
  4. chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  5. turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  6. grated coconut - 2 tbsp
  7. mustard - 1 tsp
  8. dry red chilly-2 or 3
  9. oil - 2 tbsp(i used coconut oil)
  10. curry leaf - a spring
  11. water  and salt -as required


Method


  • cut beetroot into small cubes and put them in water in a bowl and keep aside.
  • heat oil in a  pan and splutter mustards
  • add dry red chillies
  • add finely chopped onions and saute nicely
  • add in curry leaves and crushed garlic
  • drain the beetroot add it along with chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt
  • cover and cook for 3 minutes
  • now add water and salt and mix well
  • cover and cook in medium to sim flame till the water evaporates and beetroot gets cooked
  • finally add the grated coconut
  •  give a nice stir and switch off the flame



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