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Beetroot and Curry Leaf Rice

August 20, 2013 by Dhanya Samuel 1 Comment

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This has been the decade of reality culinary shows and being the fanatic foodie that I am, spent countless hours watching many of these. But the only show that impressed and inspired me was Masterchef Australia – simply because the show helped me understand and learn several new cooking techniques, ingredients and also a completely new outlook to food. Just like many other countries, India too joined the bandwagon and started Masterchef India 3 years ago. To say that I thoroughly disliked the show would be an understatement – it started off as a Bollywood movie with drama, twists, turns etc. (the show has redeemed its reputation largely this season)

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But there were some recipes that did capture my attention especially the beetroot and curry leaf rice, which is super simple to make and a great twist to regular rice preparations. The beautifully rich red colour of the beetroot gives the whole dish a wow appearance!

beetroot curry leaf rice
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Beetroot and Curry Leaf Rice

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • basmati rice – 2 cups
  • vegetable oil – 2-3 tbsp
  • Butter – 1 tsp
  • mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
  • urad dal – ½ tsp
  • ginger – 1 tsp chopped
  • green chillies – ½ tsp chopped
  • curry leaves – 3 sprigs
  • shallots – 3-4 sliced
  • beetroot – 1 finely grated
  • lemon juice – ½ tsp
  • salt – to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the basmati rice, drain and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add a little butter and crackle the mustard seeds.
  • Add the urad dal, ginger, green chillies, curry leaf and sauté for a few seconds.
  • Next, add the sliced shallots and cook till soft.
  • Add the cooked rice and mix well.
  • Add the grated beetroot, lemon juice and salt and mix well.
  • Saute till all the ingredients are mixed well.

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