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Beetroot mallung

Grated beetroot sautéed with coconut, chilli and curry leaves. Its earthy taste is softened by the coconut, and the dish goes well with rice and lentil curries.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Peel the beetroot and grate it finely or cut it into very thin strips.
  2. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and pop the mustard seeds for one minute.
  3. Add the sliced onion, garlic, chillies and curry leaves, then fry for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the beetroot, salt and pepper, then cover and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring now and then.
  5. Add the grated coconut, mix and cook 3 minutes more uncovered.
  6. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm or at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Lemon version. Finish with a drizzle of lime juice to brighten the colour and flavour.

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