Beetroot Leaves Thoran- Beetroot leaves stir fry with coconut
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Chana Dal- 1 tbsp
  • Urad Dal- ½ tbsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Onion, chopped- 1 (Or add 3 shallots)
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Chili powder- ½ to 1 tsp (based on spice level)
  • Beetroot leaves, chopped- a bunch
  • Grated coconut- ½ cup
Instructions
  1. Take the beetroot leaves in a strainer & rinse well under running water. Pat dry and roughly chop the leaves.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add oil, let oil turn hot.
  4. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
  5. Add chana dal first, saute for a few seconds.
  6. Add urad dal, saute till the dals turn golden in color.
  7. Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  8. Add chopped onion, season with salt. Saute till golden in color.
  9. You can replace onion with 3 large shallots.
  10. Add turmeric powder and chili powder, combine well,
  11. Add chopped beet leaves, cook till they turn wilted for 3 minutes.
  12. Add grated coconut, stir fry till coconut turns golden in color.
  13. Take the pan off the heat.
  14. Serve this as a side dish along with rice, roti etc.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/beetroot-leaves-thoran-beetroot-leaves-stir-fry-with-coconut/