BEETROOT RICE RECIPE
Beetroot rice
This is an easy and delicious recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Variety rice is always a great lifesaver for all the women out there because these recipes can be prepared in no time and with very few ingredients. I know most of the children don't like this veggie that much. Well in that case you can try making them this simple rice and serve with their favorite crispies. I am sure they will definitely like it. So let's get started and see how to prepare this rice.
BEETROOT RICE
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: LunchPrep Time: 5 mins | Cook time:20 mins | Serves: 4 | Author: Aruna Manikandan
Beetroot rice is a delicious and simple rice that can be prepared in a jiffy.
Ingredients
- 1 big sized beetroot
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh peas
- 1 tsp. of sambar powder
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- Salt – As needed
To temper
- 1 tsp. of mustard seed
- 1/2 tsp. of urad dal
- A sprig of curry leaves
- Oil
Method
- Wash, peel, and grate the Beetroot. Keep it aside
- Heat oil in a pan add the mustard seed, when it stops spluttering add the urad dal and saute for a min. Add the curry leaves
- Now add the chopped onions saute it until they turn translucent
- Add the grated beetroot along with the peas. Stir it well.
- Tip in the sambar powder and salt. Mix it gently.
- Cover and allow the beetroot to cook under a medium-low flame.
- When the veggie is done, mix the cooked rice in it and stir it gently.
- Finally, check for salt and remove it from heat.
- Beetroot rice is ready to be served.
Notes
- We can use the beetroot as grated or by chopping them into small cubes
- You can skip peas it is optional.
- For a richer taste, you can add grated coconut at the final stage.
- For kids, you can add a tsp. of ghee while serving.
Have a look at the other recipes
- Lemon Rice
- Tamarind rice
- Simple tomato rice
- Coconut rice
- Spinach with corn rice
- Carrot rice
- Baby Potato Biryani
- Mint rice
- Corn Peas Pulao
