Beetroot Peanut

It’s a simple and great dish. We can try this snack at evening time with hot tea or coffee. Peanuts are rich in nutrients. It’s a good source of fiber, Vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus. It also contributes to brain health and blood flow.

Beetroot is and excellent source of manganese and folate. It contributes to the development of heart disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease. This should go well with steamed whit rice, chapatti, roti and dosa.

Ingredients
Peanuts – 1 cup
Grated Beetroot – 1 cup
Sliced Green Chilli – 2
Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
Finely Chopped Onions – ½ cup
Chopped Ginger – 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
(To Temper)
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Grated Coconut – 3 tsp
Chopped Coriander Leaves – 3 tsp
Chopped Mint Leaves – 2 tsp
Sesame Oil – 1 tsp
Cashew – 2 tsp
Method
Soak peanut in water for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then pressure cook it with little bit salt till 5 whistles comes out. Then keep aside.

In a pan, heat oil adds mustard seeds, when it pops out add cumin seeds fry for few seconds. Now add chopped ginger and garlic, green chilli, onions, salt and fry well until it becomes mushy.

Then add cashew and fry well. Now add mint and coriander leaves fry for a minute. And then add grated beetroot, chilli powder, pepper powder and keep cook for 4 to 5 minutes on a low flame.

Finally add the peanut and mix well. Now add the grated coconut an mix everything together. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot…