Slow Cooked Beetroot Without Oil

A simple recipe with beetroot, cooked over low to medium heat without oil and just with three other ingredients : Grated coconut, salt and Lemon Juice.

Some people do not like beets due to its taste, but cook it this way and you will love it.

Step 1: Wash, Trim and Skin Beetroots

• Take about 500 grams of beetroot. Wash and remove any mud particles sticking to them.
• Trim both ends using a sharp knife
• Remove the skin using a vegetable peeler.

Step 2: Cut Into Small Cubes

• Cut the peeled beets in to small cubes as shown in the pictures

Step 3: Cook Over Low to Medium Heat

• Place a frying pan over low to medium heat. Do not add any oil.
• Transfer the beet cubes to the frying pan.
• Cover the pan and allow the beet cubes to cook on low heat.
• Stir from time to time to prevent burning the beets.

Step 4: Grate Coconut

• While the beet cubes are being cooked, grate about 1/4th of a fresh coconut and keep it aside.

Step 5: Add Grated Coconut and Salt

• Once the beet cubes are fully cooked, add the grated coconut and mix well.
• Now you can add salt to your taste

Step 6: Add Lemon Juice and Remove From Heat

• Cut a lemon or lime in half and sprinkle the juice over the beet cubes in the pan.
• Mix well and remove from heat.

It tastes so good you will love it...