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