Beetroot leaf Avial

Ingredients

1. Beet leaves - 1 bunch
2. Green chillies - 3 slit
3. Vellarikka(Cucumber)-1 cup
4. Green mango - 2 slices or to taste
5. Grated coconut - 1/2 - 3/4 cup
6. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
7. Turmeric powder - A pinch
8. Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp (Optional)
9. Shallots - 2 (Optional)
10. Curry leaves - 1 spring
11. Coconut oil - 2 tsp
12. Salt - to taste

Method

1. Wash beet leaves well and slice the stems. Cover and cook the beet stems and Vellarikka (cucumber) in a vessel, add a pinch of turmeric powder, chilli powder (opt), curry leaves, 1/2 cup water and slitted green chillies.

2. When they are half-done, add the chopped beet leaves and chopped mango pieces.

3. Grind the grated coconut with cumin seeds and shallots to a coarse paste and keep aside.

4. When the beet stems and leaves are cooked well, bring down the heat and add the crushed coconut mixture and cover it up with the cooked vegetables. Cover up with the lid and let it cook for few minutes. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add 2 tsp coconut oil. Mix well and stop cooking. Close it with a lid and let it remain for 5 min. Serve hot with rice.

Note- Jackfruit seeds and drumstick also can be added to this aviyal to give a different taste, have to cook them along with beet stems.