Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir Fry

Ingredients:

2 beetroots

1 small onion, chopped

1 1/2 tsp garlic, crushed

3 green chillies, slit

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp pepper, crushed

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut beetroot into lengthwise pieces.
2. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
3. Add curry leaves, onion, crushed garlic and green chillies and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add chilli powder and saute for a minute. Add beetroot and mix it well. 
5. Cover and cook in medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water if needed.
6. Remove the lid and simmer it for 6-7 minutes till cooked and water completely dries up. 
7. Add crushed pepper and mix it well. Switch off the flame and serve with rice....