BLACK CHICKPEAS & BEETROOT THORAN

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BLACK CHICKPEAS & BEETROOT THORAN

Description

This dish is a combination of black chick peas & beetroot cooked with grated coconut. A combination of pulses with vegetables increases the nutrient content of that dish. Pulses are protein rich where as vegetables are full of vitamins.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 1
  • 2 nos grated beetroot


  • 1/2 cups cooked black chick peas (soak chickpeas overnight & pressure cook with salt and a pinch of turmeric)


  • 1 pinch grated coconut


  • 1 pinch chilly powder,


  • 1 pinch turmeric powder


  • 1/4 nos for seasoning: small onion sliced


  • 2 nos dried red chilly


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 pinch urid daal


  • 2 tbsp oil

Directions

  • In a frying pan, splutter mustard seeds in hot oil and add the items for seasoning. When done, add the chilly & turmeric powders. Now add the grated Beetroot, salt to taste, cover and cook. You can add one sliced green chilly, if you prefer a little spiciness.
  • When the Beetroot is almost cooked, add the cooked chickpeas and stir well.
  • After a few minutes, sprinkle the grated coconut on top, leave it for a few minutes. Now stir well and switch off the flame.
  • Enjoy with curd, rice and papad.