Ingredients:

• Carrots chopped into ¼ inch cubes – 2 cups
• Diced  Beets – 1 can or 1 cup peeled and chopped.
• Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
• turmeric powder
• Dried Red Chilies – 2
• Ready-made Tadka – 1 tsp
• Fresh grated coconut – 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Raw sliced Almonds – 2 tbsp

If using canned beets, ensure that ingredients have only beets, salt and water. I use these since they are really convenient and do not have preservatives. If you cannot find this kind, use fresh beets instead.

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and add turmeric and red chillies broken into 2 or 2 pieces.

Add carrots and beets and about half a cup of water and salt, Cook the veggies for 4-5mins until soft.

If using canned beets, let carrots cook first, and add drained beets after. 

Save the juice from the can for a refreshing Beet juice drink!

Once the veggies are cooked, turn off the heat.

Add coconut,  tadka,  and lemon juice, and give it a mix.

Sprinkle sliced almonds generously on top.

Enjoy with rotis, rice, or quinoa!

Note:

Carrots and beets have a low glycemic load, so they can be included in a diabetic-friendly diet,  but you may want to watch your portions as always.