ബീറ്റ്റൂട്ട് കടല ഉപ്പേരി

Ingredients:

Beetroot                     : 1 medium size
Black chenna             : 1/2 cup
Mustard seeds           : 1 tsp
Urad dal                    : 1 tsp
Chenna dal                : 1 tsp
Green chillies            : 2nos
Turmeric pdr             : a pinch
Grated coconut          : 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Oil as required
Curry leaves 1 sprig


Method:

Soak chenna in water for 6 hours.  Cook it in a pressure cooker till it is soft and keep aside.

Wash, peel and cut beet root into small cubes.  Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dal, chenna dal. When it changes the colour add curry leaves, chopped green chillies and saute for a while. Now add the beet root pieces, salt and turmeric pdr, mix well and sprinkle little water and close the vessel, allow it to cook  for 5 mins. Drain the chenna and add this and mix well. Finally add the grated coconut. The upperi is ready !!