Beetroot Pachadi Kerala Style

Beetroot and beet leaves are healthy.But most of the people doesn't like it. This is one of the side dishes served in a traditional Kerala feast(sadya).This recipe is simple and easy to cook.

Here goes the recipe

Ingredients:

• Beetroot-half (cut into small pieces)
• Turmeric powder-a pinch
• Salt -to taste

To Grind:

• coconut-half cup(grated)
• greenchilly-3
• small onion-2
• mustard seeds-half tsp(crushed) 
• curd-2 tsp

To Season: 

• oil- as required
• mustard seeds-half tsp
• curry leaves-a sprig
• dry red chilly-2,halved

Method:

• Cook beetroot pieces with turmeric powder,salt and just enough water till it is done.
• Grind the ingredients with curd to a very fine paste without adding water.
• Crush the mustard seeds in a mortar and pestle and add  it to the cooked beetroot pieces.
• Add the coconut paste to beetroot pieces.mix well.do not boil.Switch off.Remove from fire.
• Add 3-5tsp yoghurt to this.mix well.
• Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds.Add dry red chillies and curry leaves and stir for few seconds,pour it over the pachadi and mix well. 

Serve hot with Rice...

Happy Cooking!!!