Beet Root Mallum
Ingredients
- 250g beetroots, washed & trimmed
- 02tbl oil
- 01 large onion, finely chopped
- 02-04 small green chilies
- 04tbl fresh grated coconut
- Piece pandan leave
- Curry leaves
- 1/4tsp mustard seeds
- 05-06 black pepper corn
- 1/4tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2inch cinnamon sticks
- 01clove (small) of garlic
- 1/2cup water
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Wash the beetroot, trim and shop in to small pieces (as you wish)
- Place pan on medium low heat and add water and finely chopped beetroot (Stir occasionally & keep and till the beetroot pieces been cooked)
- Put mustard seeds, black pepper corn, clove (small) of garlic, grated coconut and green chilies in to mortar and pestle and grind it to a small pate
- Place a pan on medium low heat and oil
- Once the oil heated add the paste and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add finely chopped onions, pandan leave, Curry leaves, turmeric powder and the cinnamon stick and simmer for 2 minutes
- Finally add the cooked the beet root pieces and mix well
- Add salt to taste and cook for another 2 minutes
Tips:
- If fresh coconut is not available, you can use desiccated unsweetened coconut. Add about 1-2 tbl of water to it and microwave for few seconds before using