Beetroot is one of the vegetable which is full of nutrients. Beetroot contains folic acid, lowers cholesterol, reduces blood pressure etc etc. This vegetable is very good for growing kids.
This is a very simple recipe and kids will love to eat as it is bit sweet and colorful.
The ingredients required for beetroot rice is as below.
1. Beetroot - 1
2. Green chilli - 1
3. Curry leaves - 1 spring
4. Salt - As required
5. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Ghee - 1 tbsp / As required
7. Cooked rice - 1 cup
8. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Preparation:-
Cook the rice with salt and keep it aside.
Grate the beetroot and chop green chilli. Heat a kadai and pour ghee into it. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves into it. After a minute add the grated beetroot, turmeric powder and salt into it and cook it till the beetroots are done.
Now mix the cooked rice with the cooked beetroot and stir for a minute. Switch off the flame and keep it covered for five minutes.
Serve hot with curd or pappad.
Tips:-
You can add cooked peas or small pieces of potato to this rice.
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