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Beetroot Pulao Recipe | Beetroot Pulav Recipe

Delicious beetroot pulao recipe is a healthy lunch box dish made using beetroots and spices. Beetroots pulao is also known as beetroot rice or pulav is perfect for lunch or dinner which makes a vibrant coloured dish. Learn how to make most delicious fluffy beetroot pulao with step by step pictures and video.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 large Beetroot peeled and chopped finely
  • 1 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Sat to taste
  • 1 cup Milk or Coconut Milk
  • ½ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Coriander leaves finely chopped

For Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 piece Cinnamon
  • 1 no Bay Leaf

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak rice for 30 mins. Strain it and set aside.
  • Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker, add in whole garam masala and let them sizzle. Add in onion and saute till golden brown. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min. Now add in beetroot and saute for 5 mins till raw smell leaves. Add in spice powders and mix well.
  • Now add in the soaked and strained rice and mix well for 2 mins. Now add in water, milk, coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Bring it to a boil and cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle, simmer for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Now open the lid and fluff the rice with fork. Cover again and set aside for 10 mins. Now serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg
Keyword quick lunch
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