Beets With Onions

Ingredients

• 1 bunch beets, without stems or leaves
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped 

Directions

Peel beets & cut into wedges. Heat oil in medium-sized pot over medium flame. When hot, put in cumin seeds. Let sizzle for 5 seconds. Put in garlic; stir-fry until garlic pieces turn golden. Put in onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Put in flour & cayenne; stir-fry for a minute. Put in beets, tomatoes, salt & water. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low & simmer 30 minutes (until beets are tender). Remove lid, turn heat to medium & cook uncovered until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice if desired. Serves 4.