Beetroot Thoran

       Beetroot Thoran is a simple and delicious Kerala recipe made with beetroot and coconut. It is served with plain steamed rice. It is a common side dish on the Onam sadhya menu.

Ingredients
Beetroot                - 1 cup (grated or chopped finely)

Coconut                - 1/4 cup (grated)

Coconut oil           - 1tbsp

Green chilies         - 2

Onions or shallots - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)

Mustard                 - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves          - 1 sprig

Turmeric powder   - 2 pinch

Salt                        - as required

Preparation

• Heat a pan with oil and add mustard seeds. 
• When they begin to crackle, add curry leaves to it. Saute for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions to it. Fry until they turn transparent. 
• Add grated beetroot to it. Sprinkle salt and stir fry for a few minutes. 
• Meanwhile add grated coconut, turmeric powder and green chilies to it. Mix well. 
• Saute for few minutes on a medium flame. Cover and cook until the beetroot is cooked well. If the beetroot is not tender, sprinkle little water and cook.
• Serve beetroot thoran with steamed rice.