Beetroot Poriyal Recipe With Coconut - South Indian Beetroot Stir Fry

I learnt this South Indian style beetroot poriyal from my mom. Usually she makes this as a side dish for keerai Kuzhambu .Its my favorite..Last week I made it for mor kuzhambu . It was a flavorful and excellent combo. Do try it and share your feedback :)

INGREDIENTS :

• Beetroot - 2 nos
• Moong dal - 2 tbsp
• Salt & water - As needed
• Sambar powder  or Red chilly powder- 1.5tsp

To grind :

• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Small onion - 2 nos
• Jeera - 1/4 tsp

To temper :

• Oil -  1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Big onion - 1 no (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves - Few

METHOD :

• Chop the beetroot into small pieces and pressure cook along with moong dal , sambar powder , salt & water.
• Grind all the ingredients given under "to grind "into a smooth paste adding very little water.
• Now temper the items mentioned above and add the cooked beetroot mixture.
• Then add the ground coconut paste and saute well till the  raw smell emanates.

Enjoy with sambhar/ mor kuzhambu / Keerai kuzhambu with a papad. .