Beetroot Leaves Thoran- Beetroot leaves stir fry with coconut
Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
- 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
- Take the beetroot leaves in a strainer & rinse well under running water. Pat dry and roughly chop the leaves.
- Place a pan over medium heat.
- Add oil, let oil turn hot.
- Add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
- Add chana dal first, saute for a few seconds.
- Add urad dal, saute till the dals turn golden in color.
- Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onion, season with salt. Saute till golden in color.
- You can replace onion with 3 large shallots.
- Add turmeric powder and chili powder, combine well,
- Add chopped beet leaves, cook till they turn wilted for 3 minutes.
- Add grated coconut, stir fry till coconut turns golden in color.
- Take the pan off the heat.
- Serve this as a side dish along with rice, roti etc.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/beetroot-leaves-thoran-beetroot-leaves-stir-fry-with-coconut/
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