Savory Beet curry

An exciting dish that is healthy, tasty and sumptuous.

Ingredients:
2 medium size beetroots (250 g) – boiled (till soft), diced 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion (250 g) – chopped
1 large tomato (250 g) – diced 1/2 inch pieces
2 green chillies – chopped
1/2 inch ginger (10 g) – chopped
Cilantro- 15 g chopped
Oil – 3 tablespoons (tbsp)

Spices:
Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon (tap)
Dhania(coriander seeds) 2 tsp
Roasted sesame 1 tsp
Fennel seed (saunf) 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1/2 tsp
Amchur (dry mango powder) 1 1/2 tsp
Garam masala /kitchen king  1 tsp

Prep:

Grind dhania seed(corriander seeds), sesame and fennel seeds and keep aside.

Chop beetroot, tomato and onion. Chop cilantro

Cook:
Take saucepan add oil and heat on medium fire.

Add jeera when it turns light brown add green chili, ginger and onion and sauté.

When the onions turn translucent add tomato and cook till tomato becomes soft.

Add ground spice, turmeric, chili powder, amchur and salt. stir mixture for 1 minute. Add 2 cups water (200 ml), add beet and cook for 10 minutes. Add cilantro, take out of fire.
Can be eaten with cooked rice, as a dip with bread or roti.

If you want the dish to be a little sweet, add about 15 g jaggery (1 1/2 tbsp) or brown sugar.

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