Beet Pkhali

Ingredients

• 3 beets
• 150 g (1½ cups) walnuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground coriander and ½ tsp fenugreek
• A handful of cilantro
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• Salt and pomegranate seeds

Method

1. Boil or roast the beets until tender. Peel and grate.
2. Grind the walnuts, garlic, spices and cilantro to a paste.
3. Mix with the beets, vinegar and salt.
4. Shape into balls or spread on a plate and top with pomegranate.

Tip. A deep red pkhali that looks beautiful on a feast table.