Beetroot chops

   This recipe i included in tamilnadu lunch menu.

Beetroot chops

  This recipe I had seen in a cookery show long back. Today , I thought of trying anything new with beetroot. When I gone through my cookbook I came across this recipe. The requirements may be lengthy , but it is easy to make. 

Requirements :

Beetroot ( chopped ) – 1 cup

Aniseed – ½ tsp

Bay leaf – 1

Onion -1

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Oil – 4 tbsp

To grind :

Pearl onions – 10

Ginger – 1” piece

Garlic -  5 cloves

Green chilly – 5

Tomato – 1

Grated coconut – 2 tbs

Pepper corns – ½ tsp

Method :

 Heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan and sauté the to grind ingredients and grind to a smooth paste.

Boil beetroot along with salt and turmeric powder.

Heat oil , add aniseeds , bay leaf ,onion and sauté well.

Add the grounded masala and salt.

Add cooked beetroot and sauté for few minutes.

Serve with rice / roti.