Beetroot Rice Recipe (Beetroot Rice)
Beetroot rice is a simple, tasty and colourful rice made with cooked rice, grated beetroot, spices and a few basic ingredients. It has a sweetness from the beetroot with a little spice, making it a delicious meal for both kids and adults. This easy rice is perfect to pack in school lunch boxes.
Equipment
Skillet or Cooking Pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
For Beetroot Rice Mix
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 large Beetroots peeled and grated
- 2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan, add in tempering spices like mustard, urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida and let them fry for a minute. .
- Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell leaves. You can add in some chopped onions as well.
- Now add in the peeled and grated beetroots and saute with the spices and ginger garlic paste. Let this cook down for 3 to 4 minutes. The raw smell will leave from the beets and the vegetable will be cooked.
- Now add in salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well with the beetroots.
- Add in cooked rice and mix well so the rice is coated with the beetroot and heated through. You can taste and adjust the salt at this point.
- Serve beetroot rice hot, or pack in your kids lunch box.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Rice Recipe (Beetroot Rice)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
344
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
126
mg
5
%
Potassium
529
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
59
g
20
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
361
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.