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Simple Beet Pulao

Sometimes, it is all about taste and flavor of the food, and the other times - it is just about the look of it! So yesterday, I felt like adding some color to my food, well - what better way can one add color to their food than adding beet?
So here is a simple Pulao with vibrant color!
Beetroot Rice
Ingredients:
1)Beet Root(Beet) – 1 (grated)
2)Onion – 1 (chopped)
3)Green Chilli - 1(slit)
4)Long grained Rice – 1 cup
5)Water – as required
6)Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
7)Cinnamon, Cardamon, Bay Leaves – a little
8)Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
9)Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
10)Oil - 1 tsp
11)Salt -  to taste

Preparation:
1)Soak rice in Water for 30 minutes.
2)Heat oil in a pan(or pan cooker) and add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamon and bay leaves. Saute well.
3)Add slit green chilli, chopped onions, salt and saute until onion turns translucent.
4)Add Chilli and Coriander powder and let it cook for couple of minutes.
5)Add grated beet and stir well. 
6)Add soaked rice, water and mix well. Let it cook for 2 minutes. You can see the vibrant color of water!
7)Transfer the content to a pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.

Vibrant Beet Pulao is ready to be served with curd or raita!

Comments

  1. Latha MadhusudhanMay 25, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Love the beautful colour of the beets to the rice. I am sure it must have been gr8 with the spices.

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  2. Nilu AMay 25, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Love the color beet gives to the food we add it to.. Wonderful and healthy pulao Pavithra.. Amazing click.. Thanks for another lovely recipe dear:-)

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  3. Beena.stephyMay 26, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Super tempting rice

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  4. Navaneetham KrishnanMay 26, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Its nice and I am a big fan of beets. I have always been cracking my head on what to do it. The usual stir fried styles can get boring. Gonna try and this will even be perfect between slices of bread.

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    1. Pavithra RMay 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks Nava, do try! Haa between slices of bread is a new combo for me!!

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  5. ReniMay 26, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I've never tried making a pulao with beetroot,this looks very healthy & colorful...am sure my daughter would love it :)Looks great !

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    1. Pavithra RMay 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Sure Reni, try this - I'm sure she will like this!!

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  6. Shweta AgrawalMay 27, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    So colourful and refreshing..Nice pics :)
    www.merrytummy.blogspot.com

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  7. Kitchen QueenMay 28, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    wow color looks so good and its so healthy too. love it. going to try soon.

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