Exquisite Indian Beet Salad

This vibrant Indian Beet Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a refreshing standalone dish.

Ingredients

1 ½	beets
½	teaspoon turmeric
2	tablespoons veg or coconut oil
½	teaspoon black mustard seeds
1	teaspoon kosher salt
1	teaspoon sugar

Instructions

• 1. Begin by meticulously washing and thoroughly drying 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh beets. Proceed to delicately cut them into elegant thin strips.
  2. Place the meticulously prepared beets into a spacious skillet or traditional Indian kadhai. Ensure to add just enough water to cover the beets perfectly, and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of aromatic turmeric. Allow the mixture to gracefully come to a gentle boil, and let it simmer for approximately 7 to 10 minutes or until the beets are tender yet maintain their firmness. Once cooked to perfection, gracefully drain the beets and set them aside.
  3. In a separate skillet or kadhai, luxuriously heat 2 tablespoons of either vegetable or coconut oil. Once the oil reaches the appropriate temperature, add in the enchanting aroma of 1/2 teaspoon of black mustard seeds. As the mustard seeds dance and pop in the sizzling oil, introduce the cooked beets into the concoction, allowing them to be embraced by the flavors for about a minute until they are elegantly coated with the oil and mustard seeds.
  4. Elevate the dish by delicately sprinkling the beets with 1 teaspoon of exquisite Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Gently stir the elements for another minute, allowing the flavors to harmonize, before gracefully removing the skillet from the heat. Your culinary masterpiece is now complete. Take a moment to assess the seasoning, and elegantly serve up this harmonious creation to be enjoyed by all.

Jul 18, 2024