Beetroot chutney / Beetroot peanut almond chutney

A supremely healthy attractive coloured chutney prepared with grated beetroot with roasted peanut, badam (almonds) and lentils. This is full of nutrients, nourishes your body with various health benefits.

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Ingredients :

• Beetroot 2 grated

• Shallots 8

• Coriander leaves - few

• Mint leaves - few

• Curry leaves - few

• Fresh grated Coconut 1 tbsp

• Urad dal 1 tbsp

• Chana dal 1/2 tbsp

• Peanuts 1 tbsp

• Almonds - 6

• Jeera 1 tsp

• Fenugreek 1/4 tsp

• Garlic 2 pods

• ginger 1/4 inch

• Tamarind -1 small gooseberry size

• Salt 1/2 tsp or as required

• Oil 1 tbsp

For tempering:

• Oil 1 tsp

• Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

• Urad dal 1-2 tsp

• Curry leaves- few

COOKING METHOD:-

Step 1

To a heated pan add 1 tbsp oil .

Once the oil is hot add the following ingredients: red chilli, urad dal, Chana dal, peanut, almonds, jeera, fenugreek, garlic, ginger and tamarind and fry for 2 minutes over a medium flame.

Step 2

Now add the shallots, mint , coriander and curry leaves. Sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3.

Add the grated beetroot and sauté for 3 minutes over a low flame.

Next add the grated coconut, salt and sauté for another minute.

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Step 4

Once the above contents come to room temperature transfer to a mixie or blender and grind to a semi coarse paste with adequate water and transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 4

Add the tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal with curry leaves.

Your yummy healthy beetroot chutney is ready to serve.

Pairs well with idly, dosa, Chapathi and even to cooked rice and curd rice.

Health benefits:

*Has a combined health benefits of beetroot, peanut and almonds.

• Rich in fibre and protein

• High calorie food , improves exercise performance.

• Low in fat

• Very rich in vitamin B complex, zinc and essential minerals .