Beetroot Rasam

Beetroot rasam is one of the tastiest dishes that can be made from Beetroot. The dish is very easy to make and does not take long. Beetroot rasam is one of the most rare dishes from Udupi.

Ingredients

beetroot - 1
urad dal - 3 spoons
coriander seeds - about 1 to 2 spoons
curry leaves - very few
coriander leaves - not much
dried red chillies - 1 or 2
grated coconut - 1 handful
tamarind - half a spoon
turmeric - very little
salt - to taste
jaggery - a small piece
green chillies - 2

Method

Firstly, peel and cut beetroot to small pieces. Next cook them in the microwave.

The masala:
Take coriander seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and dried red chillies in a pan and fry till urad dal turns slightly brown. You don't need ghee or oil to fry. Wait till this mixture cools. Add grated coconut and boiled beetroot pieces to this mixture and grind in the mixer. You can add little water for a smooth paste.

Final stage:
Take turmeric, salt, jaggery, green chillies and tamarind in a bowl. Add half a cup water to this and bring it to a boil. Next add the above ground masala from the mixer to the bowl. Add water to suitable thickness and bring it to a boil. Now, add curry leaves and coriander leaves and boil for 2 minutes.

Switch off the flame. You can garnish Beetroot rasam with a tadka.