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.

Karuveppilai Sadham (Curry Leaves Rice)

Humble Curry Leaves do more than just seasoning.. They are rich source of Iron and Folic acid. Hence its one of the natural remedies to beat anemia.. It also lowers blood cholesterol level..

 We all very well know the health benefits of Curry Leaves.. But still there are many, who are picking curry leaves from food and are wasting them.. If you are also one among them then this recipe is for you!!!

In this recipe, we are powdering curry leaves along with nice spices.. So Don't worry about the taste!!! Very much aromatic, healthy and tasty recipe..

The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Par Boiled Rice                     - 1 cup
Salt                                         - As required
Gingelly Oil                           - 1 tsp

For Seasoning:

Mustard Seeds                       - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal                                - 1/2 tsp
Channa Dal                            - 1/2 tsp
Peanut                                    - 2 tsp
Dry Red Chili                        - 1
Turmeric Powder                   - 1/4 tsp
Oil                                          - 1 tbsp

To Dry Roast And Grind:

Dry Red Chili              - 2
Urad Dal                      - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds                - 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper                - 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves                - 3 handful

Procedure:

• Wash and soak Parboiled rice in 2.5 cups of water 30 minutes. After that, cook the rice well. Let the rice cool in a wide plate. Add Gingelly oil to prevent the rice from sticking to each other.
• Dry roast and grind everything under ' To Dry Roast And Grind'. Now add the ground mixture to the rice.
• Do the seasoning with everything under 'For seasoning' and add it to the rice. Mix everything well and enjoy your healthy rice.