Beetroot khichdi (BEET it Up)
Nothing "BEETS" a happy healthy heart to celebrate love! Beets even bleed "red" - the hue containing powerful antioxidants.
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Mortar and pestle /mixer to crush the garlic
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp hand pounded rice soaked for 6-7 hours
- 2 tbsp moong dal soaked for 12-14 hours
- 1/2 beetroot finely chopped
- 1 garlic pod crushed or minced optional
- Pink Himalayan salt to taste optional
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp hing or asafoetida
- 1 tsp organic desi ghee
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the soaked rice and moong dal with enough water.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Once hot, add hing and then cumin seeds.
- Once it starts sizzling, add beetroot and crushed or minced garlic.
- Sauté for a minute or two.
- Drain the water from soaked rice and dal. And add to the cooker. Sauté for a minute and add 1/4 tsp salt (if using). Stir and add 2 cups of water.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook it for 4-5 whistles on medium flame.
- Once the pressure subsides, open the lid and serve the khichdi with some more ghee.
Notes
- Beets contain a high concentration of nitrates, which have a blood pressure-lowering effect. It also promotes better blood flow to the brain thereby improving cognitive function and possibly reduce the risk of dementia.
- Beets are a good source of fibre, which is beneficial for digestive health.
- Beetroot is a delicious and versatile vegetable that is easy to add to your diet. Choose beets that are heavy for their size with green tops still attached.
- Make a salad, hummus, juice or even a dip too and reap the wonderful benefits.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 3.45gFat: 7.02g
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