Ingredients

• Beetroot - 2
• Moong dal - 2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Water - as needed
• Red chilli powder- 1.5 tsp
• To grind: Grated coconut - 3 tbsp
• Small onion - a few
• Cumin - 1/4 tsp
• To temper: Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Big onion - 1
• Curry leaves - few

How to Make Beetroot Poriyal

• Chop the beetroot into small pieces and pressure cook along with moong dal, red chilli powder, salt and water.
• Now grind the ingredients into a smooth paste, adding a little water.
• Splutter mustard seeds in oil in a pan and add the cooked beetroot mixture. Then add the ground coconut paste, saute well and cook.