Beetroot Rice | Beetroot Sadham

Beetroots are rich in viamins, minerals and fibres. Always choose bright coloured and firm beetroots. Beetroots can be eaten raw in salads. The beetroot leaves can also be cooked as a side dish to Rice. The other recipe that can be cooked with beetroot are beetroot chutney - side dish to idli / dosa  and beetroot poriyal- side dish to Rice. Beetroot rice is a easy, quick and healthy Lunch box recipe.   This recipe is published in thendral magazine. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian beetroot rice.

Preparation Time:     10 mins

Cook Time :                20 mins

Ready in :                   30 mins
Yields :                        3 Servings

Ingredients:

Table 1:

Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
onions chopped lengthwise	1/3 Cup
Coriander leaves	2 stalks
Beetroot shredded	1/2 Cup
Salt
Cooked Rice	2 Cups

Table 2: To dry roast and grind

Black pepper	1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds	1 tsp
Urad Dal	1  tsp
Chana Dal	1  tsp
Red chillies	2
Cumin seeds	1 tsp
Cloves	2
Cinnamon stick 2.5 cm	1
Roasted peanut	1/4 Cup

Instructions:

• Dry roast all the ingredients except roasted peanuts from table 2. Grind it to a coarse powder. If raw peanuts are available instead of roasted peanuts, then dry roast raw peanuts also.

• Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard and when they splutter add chopped onions. 

• Fry till onions turn translucent. Add shredded beetroot and fry till beetroot is cooked. 

• Add grind-ed powder, coriander leaves and fry for a min. Switch of the stove and add rice and salt.Mix well

Tips:
Adjust red chillies to your taste.