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Beetroot rice garnished with curry leaf sprig in white bowl
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5 from 1 vote

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.