Beets With Tomato And Onion - Indian Style
["3/4 lb. beets, peeled and cut into chunks", "2 Tbsp. oil", "1 tsp. whole cumin seeds", "1 clove garlic", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 tsp. flour", "cayenne pepper, optional, to taste", "2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or canned equivalent)", "1 1/4 c. water"]
["Heat the oil in a saucepan.", "Add the cumin, garlic and onion and cook until the onions are soft.", "Add the flour and cayenne and cook for a minute more.", "Add the beets, tomatoes, salt and water and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until beets are cooked. Uncover and cook for 7 minutes to thicken the sauce. I took these to a potluck once and after most of the guests had gone, the host was seen polishing off the leftovers straight from the pot."]
["beets", "oil", "cumin seeds", "clove garlic", "onion", "flour", "cayenne pepper", "tomatoes", "water"]