Beetroot is a food of fitness, packed with various nutrition which is very good for the skin and the overall health. In many house, beetroot is made commonly has poriyal for rice. This is a similar stir fry recipe with beetroot, but I have slightly differed it to make it suitable for chapathi. Nontheless, this same recipe can be a good accompaniment for rice too.
Health Benefits of Beetroot:
1. Researches confirmed that Beetroot helps in lowering blood pressure. Also it reduces cholestrol and heart related problems.
2. It is a natural detoxifier, which purifies your blood and makes your skin glow.
3. The antioxidants present in beetroot reduces the LDL (bad cholestrol) and increases the HDL (good cholestrol).
4. It makes liver more efficient, through the presence of Betaine and Methionine that are present in the beetroot.
5. It reduces the metabolism of cancer cells.
6. High fibre content in beetroot helps in controlling the sugar levels in our body.
7. It improves digestion and prevents constipation.
8. It helps in preventing Memory Loss and Dementia. Nitrates in beetroot gets converted to nitrites which increases the blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain.
9. It is low on calories, around 40 Calories. As it is fat free, it is a right choice for weigh loss.
Regular intake of beet juice aids both in detoxification and weight loss.
So, you can see how healthy beetroot is. Making it a regular in our routine, can certainly help us maintain not only good health but a glowing skin too.
Here is this simple beetroot fry recipe, with very less oil.
Ingredients:
1) Beetroot - 2 Big, chopped very finely
2) Garlic pods- 3 or 4, chopped very finely
3) Coriander leaves - handful for garnishing
4) Salt - 1 or 2 tsp, according to your taste
5) Optional Ingredient: Any one of these powders - 1/2 to 3/4 tsp i.e. Red chilly powder (or) Sambar Powder (or) Coriander powder
6) Seasonig Ingredients: Oil - 1 tsp, Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Method:
1) In a Kadai, season as given. When oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds. Once it starts spluttering, add the chopped garlic and fry until garlic turns light brown.
2) Add the finely chopped beetroot pieces and give a mix. Add required salt and stir once or twice and close with lid. No need to add water. Cook completely on low flame. Once in 5 minutes, open the lid, give a stir to ensure the vegetable doesn't get burnt at the bottom. After few stirs, close again with lid. Continue this process until you find the beetroot raw smell completely gone and is well cooked.
3) Optionally, when beetroot is 75% cooked, you can choose to add any one of the above mention powders for little spice taste if you want.
4) When beetroot is completely fried and cooked, add the chopped coriander leaves and remove.
5) Transfer to a bowl and serve as a side dish for plain rice with sambar/rice/curd or chapathi.
Tips:
1. Since there is absolutely no water added and beetroot is allowed to cook in its own steam, beetroot retains most of its crunchiness.
2. If no spice powder is added, this is a pure delight with un-compromised beetroot flavor.
3. You can even mix this beetroot fry with plain rice and have like beetroot rice (you can also add a teaspoon of ghee while mixing with rice) which tastes awesome (I prefer it this way).
4. In between, you can add 1 or 2 teaspoon of oil, if you want to allow more fry.
5. Garlic is only for added flavor, If you want to avoid garlic, you can. Just season with cumin seeds alone. If you want this for rice, include mustard seeds, broken urud dhal, channa dhal into your seasoning.
Health Benefits of Beetroot:
1. Researches confirmed that Beetroot helps in lowering blood pressure. Also it reduces cholestrol and heart related problems.
2. It is a natural detoxifier, which purifies your blood and makes your skin glow.
3. The antioxidants present in beetroot reduces the LDL (bad cholestrol) and increases the HDL (good cholestrol).
4. It makes liver more efficient, through the presence of Betaine and Methionine that are present in the beetroot.
5. It reduces the metabolism of cancer cells.
6. High fibre content in beetroot helps in controlling the sugar levels in our body.
7. It improves digestion and prevents constipation.
8. It helps in preventing Memory Loss and Dementia. Nitrates in beetroot gets converted to nitrites which increases the blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain.
9. It is low on calories, around 40 Calories. As it is fat free, it is a right choice for weigh loss.
Regular intake of beet juice aids both in detoxification and weight loss.
So, you can see how healthy beetroot is. Making it a regular in our routine, can certainly help us maintain not only good health but a glowing skin too.
Here is this simple beetroot fry recipe, with very less oil.
Ingredients:
1) Beetroot - 2 Big, chopped very finely
2) Garlic pods- 3 or 4, chopped very finely
3) Coriander leaves - handful for garnishing
4) Salt - 1 or 2 tsp, according to your taste
5) Optional Ingredient: Any one of these powders - 1/2 to 3/4 tsp i.e. Red chilly powder (or) Sambar Powder (or) Coriander powder
6) Seasonig Ingredients: Oil - 1 tsp, Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Method:
1) In a Kadai, season as given. When oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds. Once it starts spluttering, add the chopped garlic and fry until garlic turns light brown.
2) Add the finely chopped beetroot pieces and give a mix. Add required salt and stir once or twice and close with lid. No need to add water. Cook completely on low flame. Once in 5 minutes, open the lid, give a stir to ensure the vegetable doesn't get burnt at the bottom. After few stirs, close again with lid. Continue this process until you find the beetroot raw smell completely gone and is well cooked.
3) Optionally, when beetroot is 75% cooked, you can choose to add any one of the above mention powders for little spice taste if you want.
4) When beetroot is completely fried and cooked, add the chopped coriander leaves and remove.
5) Transfer to a bowl and serve as a side dish for plain rice with sambar/rice/curd or chapathi.
Tips:
1. Since there is absolutely no water added and beetroot is allowed to cook in its own steam, beetroot retains most of its crunchiness.
2. If no spice powder is added, this is a pure delight with un-compromised beetroot flavor.
3. You can even mix this beetroot fry with plain rice and have like beetroot rice (you can also add a teaspoon of ghee while mixing with rice) which tastes awesome (I prefer it this way).
4. In between, you can add 1 or 2 teaspoon of oil, if you want to allow more fry.
5. Garlic is only for added flavor, If you want to avoid garlic, you can. Just season with cumin seeds alone. If you want this for rice, include mustard seeds, broken urud dhal, channa dhal into your seasoning.
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