Recipe of the week: Beetroot Bharta

Try out this modern take on a classic Indian bharta (mash) recipe.

Ingredients

3-4 medium-size beetroots peeled and boiled and grated

2 medium-size onions, chopped

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

3-4 green chillies, chopped

1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Pinch of garam masala

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation

In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil.

Add in the onions and sauté until light brown.

Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté until aromatic .

Adjust the heat to medium and add the beetroot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes .

Season with salt, cumin, coriander and chilli powders.

Sauté for about a minute and add the garam masala .

Finish off by adding the lemon juice and mixing well. Remove from the heat.

Serve hot, with chapatti.