Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Beetroot - 1 (medium)
  • Shallots (Sambhar Onion) - 3
  • Garlic - 2
  • Grated Coconut - 4 tbsp
  • Tamarind - marble sized
  • Salt - to taste
  • To Roast And Grind:
  • Channa dal - 1 tbsp
  • Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
  • Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Dry Red Chillies - 5
  • For Seasoning:
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves - 1 spring
  • Asafoetida - a pinch

Instruction

  • Wash, peel and cut the beetroot into cubes.
  • In one pan saute the shallots, garlic, tamarind, beetroot cubes and the grated coconut for 5-10 minutes.
  • Switch off and let it cool.
  • In another pan, dry roast the ingredients under To roast and grind till it turns golden brown. Cool it.
  • Take the roasted ingredients in a blender or mixie and powder it.
  • Next add the cooked beetroot- coconut mixture and required salt to this.
  • Add little water and make a chutney. You may grind it coarsely or make a smooth paste as you like.
  • Transfer this to a serving dish.
  • Heat oil in a pan and do the seasoning. Add this right on top of the chutney.