Beetroot Rice

Ingredients

Beetroot 1 Medium

Green Peas 1/2 Cup

Steamed rice 1 cup

Onion 1

Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp

Green Chiles 2 – 3

Ginger 1 inch Piece

Garlic 2 cloves

Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp

Cardamom 1

Cinnamon 1 inch Long Stick

Bay Leaf 1

Coriander few Springs

Lemon Juice 1 tsp (optional)

Salt to taste

Oil 2 tbsp

Method

Boil green peas and keep aside.

Wash, peel, remove ends and grate the beetroot.

Remove stems, wash and slice the green chiles.

                                          Peel, remove ends, and finely chop onion.

Peel and mince the ginger and garlic cloves.

Wash, remove hard stems and finely chop coriander leaves.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds,  cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaf.

Fry for few seconds or until cumin seeds change color.

Add finely chopped onion and fry till onion turns translucent.

Stir in ginger, garlic and green chillies.

Fry for few seconds, add grated beetroot, red chilli powder and salt.

Cook covered on low flame till beetroot is cooked a little.

Now add green peas and steamed rice and mix well.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot beetroot rice with any raita of your choice.