BEETROOT and CHANNA UPKARI

I belong to the category of people who just hated the sight of hostel food and I rarely come across people who liked them.My hubby is one among them.He loved his hostel food .He used to tell me that everyone used to wait for lunch and dinner time just to eat the mess food.I was totally surprised because in the 5 yrs of my college life i had mess food only for the 1st 2 yrs and for the last 3 yrs it was take out.Oh well that was fun. The most popular items in his mess was this beetroot channa upkari and pineapple rasam.So every now and then he tells me to make these 2 items.I dont like beetroot so much but when its combined with white channa and coconut its absolutely delicious.Its a very simple upkari with lots of flavor.I hope you all like it too.

This is my post on day 9 of RM 2.

INGREDIENTS

Beetroot - 1 medium size,peeled and diced small

Canned white chana/garbanzo beans - 1

shredded coconut - 1/2 cup or more according to ones taste

mustard seeds - 1 tsp

cumin seeds - 1 tsp

red chillies - 3-4 nos

curry leaves - of 1 sprig

salt to taste

oil

METHOD

In a kadai heat some oil.Add mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add cumin seeds,red chillies and curry leaves.Stir for a couple of mins and then add the diced beetroot.Add salt and mix well.Cover and let it cook for 5- 6 mins.Now add the canned garbanzo beans/channa and mix. Sprinkle some water if required.Cover and let it cook for 10 mins or until the beets are tender.Check for salt and then add the shredded coconut in the end.Mix well and let it cook for another 2-3 mins.Serve hot with roti or rice and dal.

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