sig's Spicy Beetroot (Taridar Chukandar)

• 800 grams fresh raw beetroot
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can best chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• 3/4 tsp salt or salt substitute
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 300 ml water

1. Peel and clean beetroot and cut them into 1 inch chunks
2. Put oil into large pan and heat, when hot put in the bay leaf and seeds, after a few seconds when leaf has darkened add all other ingredients stir gently and add 300 ml water
3. Stir and gently simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
4. Remove bay leaf and serve with juices

beetroot, vegetable oil, cumin seeds, bay leaf, tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, chilli powder, salt, sugar, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/335395-sigs-spicy-beetroot-taridar-chukandar (may not work)