Beetroot & coconut curry

Food from southern India is very different to food found in the rest of India. The south has palm trees and beaches, so freshly grated coconut and coconut milk are often used in curries; a lot of the dishes are rice based and the food is altogether much lighter. I have had thoran, a grated vegetable curry with coconut, at various Ayurvedic resorts in southern India, and it is something I absolutely love. My take on this traditional dish has become quite a staple at home now.