Haunting and lyrical. Katinka Heyns is one of South Africa's finest filmmakers, and her 1998 film Paljas is an enchanting, if drawn-out, fable of hope overcoming prejudice.
Directions. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beet-green stems and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add beet-green leaves and 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
1 Baked Beets: Preheat oven to 400Â°. 2  Trim roots and stems to 1/2, do not cut beets further! ; 3 do not wash beets! , 4 if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want. ;do not wash beets! , 2 if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want. 3  Place beets in a casserole, cover with the lid and seal the entire casserole tightly with foil; bake at 400Â° for 60-90 minutes.