Beetroot n' Carrot Stir fry/Mezhukkupuratti

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I had no clue about betanin, the dye that gives beetroot the deep red color, when I saw my friend's lunchbox with red rice during my kinder garden days. I went back home and asked my mom to make me red rice.  You should have seen the surprise on her face! From that time on I like this brilliant red color and the vegetable.

  The other major ingredient in todays dish is carrot which is rich in beta carotene.  Beta carotene gets converted to vitamin A and is good for your eyes. I used to tell my daughter when she was smaller, that if she eats carrots her eyes will sparkle like that of a bunny.

  I am not sure if they believe what I said or are fascinated with color like me, it is a hit with the kids.  Hope you will also like this simple and colorful fry with 2 smart veggies :-)

Ingredients

Carrot (long thin slices)- 1 1/2 cup
Beetroot(long thin slices)-1 cup
Green chillies (slit into 2)-2-3
Salt-to taste
Cooking Oil-2 Tbsp



Method

1.Heat oil in a pan.
2.Throw in the vegetable slices along with chillies and salt.
3.Cover and cook till the vegetables get tender.
4.Let it get fried keeping the lid open
5.Serve with rice and Sambar .


Contributor: Namitha