BEETROOT COCONUT FRY

 HEALTH BENEFITS  : 

                               Beetroot is a symbol of health. There are many benefits for health with beetroot. This vegetable is a good tonic food for health. It contains carbohydrates, mainly in the form of sugar, and it has a little protein and fat. Beet is taken in a variety of ways. They are widely used in salads and in the preparation of pickles and chutney. They are also baked like potatoes or boiled, steamed or cooked. They should be thoroughly washed before boiling and the skin should be removed before use. The leaves, like all green vegetables, should be cooked with a small amount of water and for only a short time. The fresher the beets, the better the flavor and the Quicker they cook. The beet juice is considered as one of the beSt vegetable juice. It is a rich source of natural sugar. It contains sodium, potassium, phosphorus. calcium, sulphur. chlorine, iodine, iron, copper, vitamin B1, B2. niacin. B6, C and P. This juice is rich in easily digestible carbohydrates, but the calorie content is low. The protein factors or amino acids are good in both quality and quantity. 

    

• Take 1 glass of beetroot juice every day .
• Extract is a natural source of vitamins and minerals
• Beetroot is used traditionally as a blood building food
• Beetroot may aid the natural process of elimination and support detoxification processes
• Beetroot has liver, spleen, gall bladder and kidney cleansing properties
• Beetroot is particularly rich in Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron
• Beetroot provides a good source of anthocyanadins, a natural antioxidant that contributes to its deep red colour.
• Beetroot juice contains betalains, a type of antioxidant that helps relax the mind and also prevents oxidative stress. Tryptophan, found in chocolate, is also found in beetroot juice, and it contributes to a sense of well being.
• Beetroot juice has the power to raise good cholesterol levels and lower bad cholesterol levels in the body

        Not only healthy benefits with beetroot and also having benefits for external beauty also.

                If u take daily 1 glass of beetroot juice, u may notice the changes in ur skin and hair. Beetroot rich in iron , so it helps to grow ur hair.

U can use beetroot for making curries, chutneys, salads and juices. In this curry i used coconut also, it is also very good for health & beauty. Normally people uses coconut for healthy hair.

                          INGREDIENTS :                                      

  Beetroot :  2 


Onion  :  1 Medium


Green chillies : 2 


Grated coconut  :  1/4 cup

For Tadka / Popu  :

      Oil  :  2tsp

                                       Urud dal  : 1/2 Tsp

                                    Mustard Seeds  :  1/4 Tsp
                                  
                                   Zeera  :  1/4 Tsp

                                  Red chilli   : 1

                                 Curry Leaves

                                 Coriander leaves


                              First peel and wash beetroot ,  Chop beetroot in to small pieces and boil them.  Chop onion & green chillies  in to small pieces. Heat oil in a fry pan and add urud dal, let them fry for 20 seconds, then add mustard seeds, zeera, red chilli,turmeric  and curry leaves, let them pop. Add finely chopped onions and green chillies and fry them until they become transulent. Add boiled beetroot pieces and stir them for 4 mins and then add salt, red chilli powder and fry for another 2 to 3 mins, then add freshly grated coconut and mix it well. Stir it for 3 mins. Atlast add chopped coriander leaves and serve with rice or roti.