Food,  Vegetarian

Chikander/Beetroot Bhaji

Beetroot/Chikander Bhaji

Ingredients:
4 fresh beetroots, peeled and shredded with the green tops roughly chopped
1/2 tsp cumin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tomatoes,finely chopped
1 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp dry mango powder
oil 
3-4 green chilies

chopped coriander

Method :

  1. Heat up oil and add cumin. Cook until it starts crackling then add the onions and cook it till golden brown.
  2. Add garlic and stir for a few seconds.
  3. Add the tomatoes along with the chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. 
  4. Cook on low heat until the oil starts separating. 
  5. Add the beets and the leaves to the gravy along with a splash of water.
  6. Cover and leave to cook for 30-40 min.
  7. Add dry mango powder and green chilies and cook for 5 minutes  
  8. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with rice or flat bread.