Karnataka Style Beetroot Palya Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Karnataka Style Beetroot Palya Recipe, peel the outer skin of the beetroot, cut it into long thin strips and keep aside

Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds, and let it crackle

Step 3: Add the asafoetida, red chilli, curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 4: Add the onions and saute until it turns translucent

Step 5: Once the onions are translucent, add in the beetroot, season with salt, mix well and cook until the beetroot is half cooked

Step 6: Add in the sambar masala and, toss well and let the beetroot cook well

Step 7: Once the beetroot is cooked, pound the grated coconut and garlic cloves using a pestle and mortar, and add it to the pan

Step 8: Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes and switch off the heat

Step 9: Serve the delicious Karnataka Style Beetroot Palya Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Keerai Sambar and Elai Vadam for a simple weekday lunch