Beetroot chutney

Ingredients

Fresh beetroot 1no

Half large onion (optional)

1tbsp of Urad dal

1tbsp of channa dal

1tbsp of Cumin seeds

Small ball of tamarind

3 red chilli

Few coconut pieces

Oil as needed

Salt to taste

Few curry leaves

Methods

Heat oil in a kadai. Add 1tbsp of Urad dal

Add 1tbsp of channa dal. Roast well to golden brown color.

Add half tbsp of cumin seeds

Add little tamarind. Tanginees of the chutney is the highlights.

i have added 3 red chilli. Adjust it according to your spice level

Few curry leaves

halfonion chopped it's optional. If u don't like u can skip this step

now add the grated beetroot. Cook well until the raw smell goes and get cooked

Add salt to taste

Add few coconut pieces. Roast for a second and switch off the flame. Cool down completely. Grind to paste.

Add tempering and serve hot.

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