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Beetroot Masala

Ingredients:
  • Beetroot - 1 small
  • Onion - 1 small
  • Carrot - 1 small
  • Onion - 1 small
  • Green Peas - 1/4 cup
  • Green Chilly - 1 or 2
  • Chana Dal - 1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Crushed Red Chilly - 1 tsp
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Ginger - 1 small piece
  • Curry Leaves - a few
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Hing / Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Water - 1/2 cup
Method:
  • Cut beetroot, potato, carrot and add in a bowl. Add salt to taste and 1/4 cup water to the bowl.
  • Place the bowl in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles. Let the pressure release.
  • Mash everything well with a fork or masher. 
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and chana dal. Let mustard splutter.
  • Add hing and chilly flakes followed by curry leaves and finely chopped green chillies.
  • Saute for a minute. Add finely sliced onions and crushed ginger-garlic. Saute adding little salt.
  • When onions become soft, add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and cumin powder. Saute till raw smell of masalas fade.
  • Further add the mashed vegetables along with green peas. Adjust salt and gravy consistency adding hot water.
  • Give it a good mix and bring it to a quick boil. Cook for 5minutes.
  • Switch off the stove and serve hot.

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