Showing posts with label Beetroot Rice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beetroot Rice. Show all posts

Monday, February 11, 2019

Beetroot Rice ( with video)

It is very difficult to make kids eat healthy foods, isn't it??🙄

Looking for a healthy food which kids will also love ?? Then you might wanna read this colourful, yummy and nutrients intact Beetroot rice recipe.

Video recipe in Tamil is also included. Over to the recipe..


Recipe for : 1

Ingredients:


Beetroot                     - 2 ( medium size)
Big onion                   - 1
Green chili                 - 1
Seeraga samba rice  - 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste   - 1 TSP
Coriander leaves       - few
Mint leaves                 - few
Salt                                - as required
Turmeric powder       - 1/4 TSP
Chili powder                - 1 TSP
Cumin powder            - 1 TSP
Garam masala powder    - 1/4 TSP
Mustard seeds                   - 1/2 TSP
Urad dal                              - 1/2 TSP
Channa dal                         - 1/2 TSP
Raw peanuts                       - 2 TSP
Oil                                          - 3 tbsp

You can check here for video recipe in Tamil.



Preparatory works:


Wash Seeraga samba rice well.  Cook 1/2 cup of Seeraga samba rice in 3/4 th cup water along with salt .

Grate Beetroots.

Chop finely Big onion, coriander and mint leaves.

Slit green chili.

Procedure:


Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. You can also add little ghee to it .

When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, Channa dal and raw peanuts.

Add chopped onions and slit green chili after peanuts crackle.

Sautee till onions changes its colour and then add ginger garlic paste.

Sautee for a minute and then add grated beetroots, coriander and mint leaves. Cover with a lid and cook.

When beetroot is half cooked, add salt, turmeric powder, chili powder and cumin powder.

Add cooked rice and garam masala powder after beetroot is cooked completely. (This will take only 7 to 10 minutes ). Mix everything well together.

Your tasty beetroot rice is all ready. Enjoy it hot with  Pappas.

Tips:


You can also use basmati rice or even leftover cooked rice for this receipe.

You can also add lemon juice while mixing up with rice to increase dish's flavour.



Sunday, May 10, 2015

Beetroot Sadham (Beetroot Rice)

Beetroot Rice

Beetroot Sadham (Beetroot Rice)


Beetroot is a fat free and low cholesterol vegetable. It reduces Blood Pressure level ,Blood Sugar level and also Cholesterol. Hence its good for Heart.. Having just 3 baby Beetroots fulfill a day's need of fruits and vegetables. 

This recipe converts Boring Beetroot poriyal to appetizing Beetroot Rice... Its also easy to prepare.. Just cook rice, Prepare Beetroot gravy ready, Mix both.. Thats it.. Perfect for Kids lunch box.. No side dish required also.. 

Here is my kid's favorite Beetroot Rice recipe..

Beetroot Rice


Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Parboiled Rice               - 1 cup
Big Onion                      - 2
Beetroot                         - 2 
Tomato                          - 2
Ginger-Garlic Paste      - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp
Sambar Powder             - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder  - 1/2 tsp
Salt                                - As required
Mustard Seeds               - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal                        - 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal                    - 1/2 tsp
Peanut                            - 1 tsp
Coriander Leaves           - few
Mint Leaves                    - few
Oil                                  - As required

Procedure:

  • Cook rice with 2.5 cups of water and salt.  I used ponni Parboiled rice. You can also use Basmathi Rice or any other rice.
  • Peel and Grate Beetroots. Chop finely Big onions and Tomatoes.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add Mustard Seeds, Urad Dal, Channa Dal and Peanut.
  • When they turn golden brown, add finely chopped onions.
  • After they are translucent, add Ginger- Garlic Paste.
  • When the raw flavor of Ginger-Garlic paste goes off, add grated Beetroots.
  • Saute them well. After 5  minutes, add chopped tomatoes.
  • Close with a lid and cook well.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder and Sambar powder after some time.
  • Cook well till everything is cooked. Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder,Corinader and Mint leaves.
  • Now add cooked rice to the pan in small instances and mix well..
  • Serve it. You can also eat with Raita or Pappad.