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Beetroot Rice

Beetroot Rice is simple and quick rice made with beetroot which is so flavorful and colorful.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword beetroot pulao, beetroot recipes, beetroot rice, lunchbox recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 371kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Beetroot grated
  • 1 cup Rice soaked
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 Green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt as required
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • few Mint Leaves
  • 3 tbsp Oil

Instructions

How to make beetroot rice

  • In a pressure cooker, add oil.
  • Once hot, add cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds.
  • Now add thinly sliced onions and slit green chillies.
  • Cook till onions turn golden brown.
  • Now add Ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell leaves.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Cook for 2 mins.
  • Now add grated beetroot and mix well.
  • For 1 cup of rice, add 2 cups of water. Adjust water level according to the quality of rice used.
  • Bring it to boil. Add soaked rice and mint leaves.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Yummy Beetroot Rice is ready!

Notes

  • This is a mildly spiced rice. Adjust Spice level according to your taste.
  • Mint leaves and Coriander leaves are optional.