Beetroot Rice

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Details: Written by Archana Doshi; Hits: 32677

Beetroot Rice is one for those few vegetables which give the rice flavor and subtle sweetness. Spice it up with some sambar powder and garam masala powdered, along with some coarsely pounded peanuts and finely chopped mint leaves, makes a comforting one meal dish. Accompany this rice with a raita of your choice or tomato-onion raita.

Beetroot rice
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A great meal for children as young as 12 months. A great lunch box meal filled with nutrition of beetroot and rice. While cooking for children very young, cook the rice to a softer texture, so that it will be easier for them to digest.

Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup rice (optionally use basmati)
1 cup grated beetroot
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 clove finely chopped garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons of chopped mint leaves or coriander leaves
1 teaspoon sambar powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste

Method

Cook the rice with 2.5 cups of water until soft and grainy. Cook the rice with salt. Keep aside.

Heat butter in medium heat in a pan; add cumin seeds, onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender and golden.

Add grated beetroot and sauté with the pan covered until beet is soft, tender and cooked.

Add sambar powder, garam masala powder, mint leaves, salt and mix well.

Stir in the beetroot mixture to the cooked rice and serve warm with yogurt or tomato onion raita.

Note

White serving children, the rice has to been cooked a little softer based on the chewing ability of the child. Softer rice also helps in easy digestion. Can be giving to children over 12 months of age. You could serve with plain yogurt for children.

Comments

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0 #23 Aarthy 2013-02-19 08:36

Hi Archana , I ve tried ur beetroot rice recipe many times n loved it very much. I didn't know that tomatoes n rice can b cooked the previous nite. What other vegetables can be cut n stored in fridge the previous nite?

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+1 #22 vanessa 2012-07-21 06:50

nice link Archana, jus catching up after my sis told me 'bout it, lovely ideas and recipes....home ly too.....

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+3 #21 Athi 2012-05-21 10:13

Beetroot rice came out very well. I added some fresh grean peas before adding beetroot - was very pleasing to look as well.

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0 #20 Sunita 2012-01-29 21:50

This was delightfully tasty and has become one of my favorite quick fixes when I already have left over rice. Thank you so very much....

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0 #19 Viji Senthil 2011-12-20 13:48

Hi...Wishes. Made this today. Good Taste. But, Why didnt u mention the amount of water to cook the grated beetroot mixure?
Thank You.

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0 #18 Nordic Track Nate 2011-09-19 20:34

I must admit I was a little sceptical of this recipe when I first came across it, but you had such great reviews I just had to give it a try. And I am so glad I did, it was delicious. Went so well with our chicken entree. Thank you again for sharing! I look forward to trying more of your recipes out now!

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0 #17 pallu 2011-09-19 19:19

this beetroot rice is looking great.

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0 #16 Dtrivedi 2011-09-05 02:20

This was an excellent recipe. Tried it tonight with raita. The only variation that I made was adding about 1 small diced tomato. Needed something tangy - just a bit. Thank you for sharing this. This will definitely be a lunch favorite!

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