This is one of my favorite poriyals. Very easy to make in short time. I always have few beets in our fridge and it comes in handy for a last minute side dish for rice.

Ingredients

• Beets ——————————- 2 medium size
• Onion —————————— 1 small size
• Grated coconut ————– 1/4 cup
• Chili powder ——————- 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder ———– 1/8 tsp
• For tempering
  • Mustard seeds ———- 1/2 tsp
  • Split urad dal ————- 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves ————– 2 springs
  • Cooking oil —————- 1 tbsp

How to make

• Wash the beets and peel off the skin
• Then grate it using a regular grater
• Dice the onion into small pieces

• Place a pan on medium heat
• Add oil and once it is hot, add the mustard seeds
• After the mustard crackles, add the urad dal and curry leaves
• Then add the diced onion and saute for 2 minutes
• Add the grated beets and stir fry for 2 minutes

• Add the chili powder, turmeric powder and salt
• Stir fry it for about 10 minutes
• Then add the grated coconut and mix it well
• Keep stirring for 2 more minutes and switch off the stove

• Now the tasty beets poriyal should be ready to serve