BEETROOT RICE

Beetroot is a rich source of antioxidants and nutrients. It lowers high blood pressure and prevents cardio vascular problems. Hence regular use of this vegetable would work wonders to our health. Given below is a very simple recipe that is not only healthy but also delicious.

Serves: 4
Ingredients

2 cups rice washed and soaked in water for ½ an hour
4 cups water
1 large beetroot finely chopped (the smaller the better)
1 onion sliced
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
3 tomatoes chopped (seed removed)
3 to 4 tbsp oil
1 cardamom, 1 cinnamon
1 ½ tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
A handful of chopped coriander leaves

Method

Heat oil in a pressure cooker; add cardamom, cinnamon and onions and sauté till onions turn golden. Then add ginger garlic paste, and saute till the raw smell goes. Next add chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well and cook till oil starts separating. Then add the chopped beetroot, mix and cook for about 2 minutes. Now drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the cooker, stir for a minute, then add water, close the lid and pressure cook for 10 minutes or up to 3 whistles. Serve hot.