BEETROOT MASALA

Ingredients:
Beetroot - 500 gms
Onions - 3
Ginger -  small piece
Garlic cloves - 6
Cloves - 4
Cinnamon - 1" stick
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Poppy seeds - 2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 tbsp

Method:

• Grind onions to paste.
• Grind ginger, garlic, cloves,cinnamon, poppy seeds and coriander seeds into fine paste by adding little water.
• Heat oil in pressure cooker or kadai; add onion paste and masala paste. Fry them till oil floats.
• Add beetroot pieces, salt, turmeric, chilli powder and mix well.
• Add 1 cup of water and close the lid. Cook up to 3 whistles or until done.
• Open the lid and cook again till water is completely absorbed.