Kerala Beetroot and Coconut Stir Fry

Name: Kerala Beetroot and Coconut Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 beetroot; 2-4 green chilies, split; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 lemon juice; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tbsp mustard seeds; 2 tbsp raw rice; 1 tsp split Bengal gram; 2 dried red chilies, split; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp water; 1/2 tsp salt

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

beetroot
1
green chilies, split
2
grated coconut
0.3 cup
curry leaves
1 sprig
lemon juice
1
coconut oil
2 tbsp
mustard seeds
1 tbsp
raw rice
2 tbsp
split Bengal gram
1 tsp
dried red chilies, split
2
turmeric powder
1 tsp
water
2 tbsp
salt
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the chopped beetroot in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes to mellow its earthy flavor while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Heat the coconut oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add the raw rice, split Bengal gram, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Saute over low heat for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly so the spices do not burn.