Beetroot poriyal - Simple Beetroot poriyal - Beetroot stir fry

Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value. It is an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fiber. 

It is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with antioxidants.

Beetroot poriyal is a quick stir fry recipe. It is prepared with a few ingredients,  a nice side dish for rice with sambar and rasam.

Ingredients : 

Beetroot - 2 normal sized (Cut them into small cubes)

Big Onion - 2 nos (Chopped)

Red chilis - 2 nos

Coconut oil - 2 tsps

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Curry leaves

Preparation:

Steam the beetroot for 5 minutes. You can use an idli baking vessel and steam cook it.

In a kadai, add coconut oil, urad dal, splutter mustard seeds, add red chilis, onion, salt and stir well. 

Let onion cook for a few minutes. No need to turn to a golden yellow color.

Now add beetroot and cook for 2 more minutes by covering with a lid. 

Add curry leaves and beetroot poriyal is ready.