Beetroot Dal

         I was really bored of having normal dal and wanted to try something different.When is found this in Priti's blog i was really bowled over it and wanted to try as i got beetroot in my pantry and wanted to finish it off.But i was not able to take step wise pictures as i prepared in the morning hurry.

Ingredients

Beetroot	1 medium size
Onion	1 no
Tomato	1 no
Toor dal	2 tbsp
Ginger(optional)	1/2 inch
Garlic(finely chopped)	2-3 pods
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Redchilli powder	3/4 tsp
Dhania powder	1/2-1 tsp
Green Chillies(optional)	1-2 nos
Salt	Req
Coriander leaves	Few

Seasoning :

Cumin seeds	1/2 tsp
Hing	1 generous pinch
Oil	Req

Method :

1.Chop beetroot,onion and tomato.Boil the beetroot,dal .
2.Bring the dal to room temperature and mash it and keep aside.

3.In a wok do the seasoning with the items given in seasoning column.Now add finely chopped ginger,garlic and green chillies.After few seconds add the chopped onion and fry till transparent.

4.Now add the chopped tomato and fry till the tomato becomes mushy.

5.Then add the dry powders and fry till the oil oozes out.

6.Now add the boiled beetroot,dal and enough water and salt.After the dal boils nicely put off the fire and garnish with coriander leaves.Have with hot rice,ghee and appalams.

Notes :

1.I used the boiled water of beetroot to prepare the dal.

Sending this to Priya's bookmarked recipes.

2) Jabeena's Iftar Nights.

 3)Umm Mymoonah for Any one can cook series.

4)Reva's for Dish it out-Tomato & Chilli

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