Beet root patties

ingredients

1 large beetroot
1 large potato or 2 medium sized potatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder/cayenne pepper
1 tsp fennel powder/saunf powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp dry mango powder or 1 tsp lemon juice
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 tsp black salt or rock salt - add more if required
1 tsp ground or minced ginger
2 brown or white bread slices, soaked in water and squeezed
1/2 cup semolina or roasted semolina/suji
some oil for frying
method:

in a pan or pressure cooker, boil both the beetroot and potatoes together with some salt.
i pressure cooked both for 4-5 whistles and found out that whilst the potatoes were cooked, the beetroot were half cooked.
but no issues with the beetroot being half or partially cooked.
grate the beetroot in a bowl
grate the potato in the same bowl. this is done to get a even smooth mashed potato mix.
add all the spice powders, green chili, salt and bread slices.
mix everything well with your hands.
now shape them into round patties or tikkis.
take some roasted semolina in a plate.
place each tikki on the semolina and ensure that they are evenly coated on all sides by the semolina.
dust of the excess.
in a pan add some 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil and fry the tikkis till they are crisp and lightly browned.