Kerala Pothichoru - Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Beetroot, chopped small- 2 beetroots
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 8 leaves
  • Shallots, sliced- 3 large
  • Green chilies, halved- 1 or 2
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Salt- 1½ tsp
Instructions
  1. I've chopped 2 beetroots, you can also use grated beetroot.
  2. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add coconut oil.
  3. Add mustards seeds let them splutter.
  4. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
  5. Add shallots & green chilies, season with 1 tsp salt, saute till shallots turn translucent.
  6. Add the chopped or grated beetroot, combine well.
  7. Add ¾ cup warm water & cook covered till beetroot turns soft.
  8. Add chili powder, turmeric powder & ½ tsp more salt, combine well.
  9. Stir fry for a few minutes till all the liquid has dried off.
  10. This is a dry dish.
  11. Take the pan off the heat & keep it covered.
  12. Enjoy as a side dish with rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/kerala-pothichoru-kerala-meal-wrapped-in-banana-leaf-vazhayila/