Beetroot bhaji (Maharashtrian style)

Ingredients:

Beet root – 2 about 300 grams ( chopped )

Onion -1 medium (optional chopped )

Oil – 2 tsp

Mustard seeds -1tsp

Jeera – 1tsp

Methi seeds – a pinch

Asafetida ( hing) – 1/4 Th tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Goda masala – 1 tsp

Haldi powder – 1/4 Th tsp

Groundnuts – 2 tblsp roasted and coarsely powdered

Salt to taste

Curry leaves – few

Coriander leaves- little for garnish

Method :

Take oil in the frying pan and add the mustard seeds , jeera , methi seeds and hing and when it crackles add the chopped onion and sauté for few mins.

Now add the curry leaves , haldi powder , the chopped beetroot and salt and cook on low flame covered for a few minutes . Then add the red chili powder and Goda masala and cook for a few more mins . A small piece of jaggery may be added – optional.Once cooked which is really quick , the peanut powder may be added and mixed well .

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves . A splash of lemon juice may be added.

Same recipe can be used with other vegetables like ridge gourd, bottle gourd , brinjal, beans etc.

Recipe from Manjari Kulkarni