beetroot pulao recipe | how to make beetroot rice recipe with stepwise photos and a very quick video recipe. Beetroot pulao is one the healthiest recipe I have tried. This beet rice recipe has a very mild flavor of the spices which makes this recipe very delectable. As the name suggests, The main ingredient of the recipe is “beetroot” which gives a beautiful pink color to the recipe. This pulao recipe is very easy lunch or I can say tiffin box recipe 😉
This beetroot pulao recipe | beetroot rice recipe is a perfect way to consume beets. We have conducted a survey last month and many of you have shared their views as many of them wanted to see some Kid’s friendly, some quick, some healthy, one-pot kind of recipes on the blog. So this beetroot rice recipe is come to rescue 🙂 And Yes, Don’t forget to check My savory pancakes recipe as well from the same category.
Beetroot is one of the powerful root-vegetable which has countless benefits. Many elders and kids don’t really like to eat beetroot. I am not different from them;) but I started including beetroot in my meals from the past 6 months.
- beetroot is a natural blood purifier.
- It maintains the hemoglobin level in your blood.
- Low in fat and calories even though it has a high sugar content.
- Rich in antioxidants
- Beetroot is actually one of the best home remedies to fight the flakes and an itchy scalp.
I am not a big fan of fresh juices. I usually like to chew the raw things like cucumber, beetroot, oranges etc. instead of consuming it as a juice. Chewing the fresh fruits also improves your teeth life you know. However, If you like the juices then it is recommended to consume it fresh. Try to avoid storing the juices. and apart from the juices and salads, There are many tasty ways to feed some healthy ingredients to your body and beetroot pulao is one of them 😉
back to the recipe, This pulao can be prepared under 30 mins so you can say big YES to the recipe on weekdays. I have used whole spices like cinnamon and bayleaf just to give the aromatic flavor to the rice. rest of the ingredients are very regular.
I always recommend using basmati rice when making any pulao or biryani recipes as These rice are long grains and has a unique aroma.
reasons to love this beet pulao recipe
- can be prepared in 30 min
- best way to consume beetroots( mommies please read this;)
- perfect tiffin box recipe
- your kids will love it
- perfect weekday recipe
- It has perfectly balanced flavors
- made with minimal ingredients
- ingredients are easily available
so, how to make beetroot pulao recipe? step by step photos:
Wash you beetroot, peel the skin, grate it and keep it aside.
meanwhile, soak the rice for 10 mins if possible. however, this step is totally optional.
heat oil in pan.
add cumin. When they crackle, add cinnamon and bay leaf.
Add onion and saute it for a while.
Also, add ginger paste and green chilies. mix them well.
Now, Add salt, coriander powder, and garam masala.
add grated beetroots and soaked rice.mix well.
add water and cover the pan with lid.
cook until the rice are cooked properly. It usually takes 15 to 20 mins on medium flame.
enjoy with your favorite dal, raita or just a plain curd.
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beetroot pulao recipe
Ingredients
- 100 gm beet root, grated [1/2 cup grated beetroot approx]
- ½ cup basmati rice
- 2.5 cups water, to cook rice
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 1 medium green chili
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp corinader powder
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- fresh coriander, for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash you beetroot, peel the skin, grate it and keep it aside.
- meanwhile, soak the rice for 10 mins if possible. however, this step is totally optional.
- heat oil in pan.
- add cumin. When they crackle, add cinnamon and bay leaf.
- Add onion and saute it for a while.
- Also, add ginger paste and green chilies. mix them well.
- Now, Add salt, coriander powder, and garam masala.
- add grated beetroots and soaked rice.mix well.
- add water and cover the pan with lid.
- cook until the rice are cooked properly. It usually takes 15 to 20 mins on medium flame.
- enjoy with your favorite dal, raita or just a plain curd.
Video
Notes
- Sometimes, Rice took a longer time to cook. It usually depends on the water and quality of rice. Mine took 17 mins to cook.
- you can add diced beetroots instead of in grated form.
- you can add garlic as well. For this measurement, 1/2 tsp garlic paste is enough. I am avoding it.
recipe notes:
- Sometimes, Rice took a longer time to cook. It usually depends on the water and quality of rice. Mine took 17 mins to cook.
- you can add diced beetroots instead of in grated form.
- you can add garlic as well. For this measurement, 1/2 tsp garlic paste is enough. I am avoding it.
have a nice day!
Hi priya. its great dish and you tell us method of pulao recipe is better way
i must try at home . Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much 🙂
We don’t consume beets enough as the boys are not too keen on them. However, we need all the blood boosting hemoglobin we can get and if it was masked in a delicious rice they might not even notice. Brilliant Priya! Just pinned.
Thanks a lot dear 🙂
So interesting. I’ve never had anything like it.
Beet pulao seems to be the best way to serve beets in daily diet. Your pulao looks delicious.
thank you so much 🙂