How to make beetroot rice
This beetroot rice recipe is quick, nutritious, and vibrant, perfect for lunch or dinner. Ready in 30 minutes, it's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavours and essential nutrients.
Servings 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghee clarified butter
- 1 tbsp Butter optional
- 1 inch Cinnamon(dal chini)
- 2 pods Green Cardamom(elachi)
- 1 tsp Cumin(jeera)
- 2 Clove(laung)
- 1 Bay Leaf(Tej Patta)
- 4-6 Black pepper whole(Kali Mirch)
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste(Adrakh Lahsun Patste)
- 1 tsp Green Chilli(Hari Mirchi chopped.)
- Salt to taste.
- 1 Tomato chopped
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder(Haldi)
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder(Dhaniya)
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 medium- sized Beetroot Grated or chopped
- 2-4 tbsp Water(Pani)
- 1.5 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice(Nimbu Ka ras)
- handful of .Coriander chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tbsp ghee over medium heat. Add Cinnamon (dal chini)- 1 inch, Cardamom (elachi)-2, Clove(laung)-2, Bay Leaf(Tej Patta)-1, Black pepper(Kali Mirch)-4-6 and Cumin(jeera)- 1 tsp, and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onions, ginger garlic paste and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Saute chopped tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
- Add salt to taste, turmaric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix them well.
- Now add grated beetroot and stir well and add little water and Cook for 5-7 minutes until the beetroot softens.
- Add the cooked rice, lemon juice and coriander to the pan and gently mix everything together, making sure the beetroot coats the rice evenly.
- Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with raita or a side of your choice.
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Notes
- Rice options: You can use leftover rice or freshly cooked rice. Basmati rice works great, but any variety will do.
- Adjust spice levels: If you prefer mild flavours, skip or reduce the green chilli. Add a pinch of red chilli powder or extra green chilli.
- Vegetable add-ins: You can add vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
- Ghee or oil: Ghee adds a richer flavour, but oil makes it vegan-friendly.
- Toppings: Top the rice with roasted cashews or peanuts for added crunch and protein.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with yoghurt or raita for a cooling contrast, or pair it with a simple salad.