Beetroot Rice

Beetroot is a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients, including magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin C, and betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health and also protect against liver disease.
When i was searching for variety rice randomly, i got this recipe, made some modification and did it. Different variety rice, worth trying it:).

Ingredients
1 cup grated Beetroot
1 1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup onions
8-10 curry leaves
Oil and salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

For Grinding
3 cloves
2 inch cinnamon
6-8 Red chilies
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup tomatoes
3 tablespoon Coconut
1 inch ginger
3 garlic cloves

Method

• Grind all the ingredients under 'for grinding'.
• In a deep bottom pan or in a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds, chopped onions, curry leaves.
• When onions turn golden brown, add the grated Beetroot, fry for 2 mins and add the masala and saute for atleast 8-10 mins.
• Add sufficient water for rice to cook, add rice and salt.
• Serve hot with chips or raitha.

Note

• You can separately boil rice and just mix with the cooked masala and allow it to cook for 5 mins.