Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Beetroot Rice Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Cup basmati rice (or any aged rice)
13/4 cups water for cooker (2 cups for pot, 11/4 cup for ip)
1 1/2 tbsps oil
1 small onion (1/4 cup sliced, optional)
1 green chili (slit)
1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste (or 1/2 tbsp each fine chopped)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 to 1/4 cup green peas (or 1/2 cup boiled/canned chickpeas)
1 small beetroot (3/4 to 1 cup chopped )
1/4 cup potato (1 small, chopped, optional)
1 tbsp coriander leaves
1 tbsp mint leaves /pudina (optional)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
spices for beetroot rice
1 small bay leaf (tej patta)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera )
1 small star anise (optional)
1 inch cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cloves (laung)
2 cardamoms (elaichi)

Recipe Instructions:

Rinse rice a few times until the water runs clear.
Soak it for at least 30 minutes.
Pour oil to a pressure cooker or regular pot.
Add bay leaf, cumin, star anise, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms in hot oil.
Saute chill and onions till golden, stirring often.
Saute ginger garlic paste for 30 to 60 minutes, until the raw smell vanishes.
How to make beetroot rcie
add beetroot, potato, green peas, mint and coriander leaves.
Then saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour water and add enough salt.
Stir well and taste test.
Water has to taste slightly salty.
Add more salt if required.
Cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle on a medium flame.
If cooking in a regular pot, bring the water to a rolling boil and then simmer.
Cover and cook on a low heat until the rice is done.
If the rice is still undercooked add a splash of hot water and cook further.
When the pressure drops on its own, open the lid.
Fluff up the beetroot rice gently and serve with a raita.
I usually squeeze some lemon juice before serving.

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