I love quick and simple one-pot rice recipes. They are easy to make and perfect to pack in your office lunch box. You can also quickly make them for dinner after a busy day. Today I am sharing one such recipe- Beetroot rice (Indian style). If you like beets, you will definitely like this dish.
What goes in beetroot rice?
For this beetroot rice recipe, you will be needing the following ingredients:
Type of rice to use
Basmati rice is the best for making Indian style beetroot rice. However, you can also make it with any other type of rice. Try using long or medium grain size.
Is it required to soak rice?
Soaking the rice is not mandatory. However, if you do that rice will get cooked faster. Just reduce the amount of water given in the recipe, if you have soaked rice.
Can it be made with leftover rice?
Yes, you can make Beetroot rice with leftover rice. To do that add rice once beetroot is cooked and mix everything. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes. No need to add water.
Can it made in a pressure cooker?
Yes, beetroot rice can be made in a pressure cooker too. If making in a pressure cooker, reduce the amount of water to around 1.5-2 cups.
Serving suggestions
The best way to enjoy Indian beetroot rice is with some chilled raita like potato raita or cucumber raita. If you are vegan, serve it with a simple Indian kachumber salad. It can also be served with a chutney like mint chutney, or tomato chutney.
Recipe tips & tricks
Add more vegetables like green peas, carrots, French beans, etc to make the dish more nutritious. Instead of using grated beets, you can also chop them. Beetroot puree can be used too. Stir fry rice with beets for a few minutes before adding water. To fasten the process of making this dish, soak rice in water while doing all the other preparation. Use less water if rice is soaked. You can also make a similar recipe with other vegetables like carrots.
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