Beets(Beetroot) Biryani!

            I had very few recipes to try with beets, generally made a dry curry or kootu. Beets are rich in their nutritive value and it is good to use them frequently in our diets. This recipe really comes in handy, and it tastes good. I have tried this recipe a couple of times. Do try it.

Ingredients:
Beets- 2( medium size beets).

Onion- 1 medium.

Tomatoes - 1 large.

Cilantro- 1 cup, finely chopped.

Mint- 1 cup, finely chopped.

Green chili- 2 nos.

Chilli powder- 1 tsp.

Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp.

Peas- 1 cup.

2-3 pieces of the following spices- Cinnamon,Clove, bay
/Pulao leaves.

1 spoon each of cumin, somp and coriander seeds.

Cardamom- 1.

Curd- 1/2 cup.

Rice- 2 cups.

Oil- 5-6 tbsp.

Salt.

Water.

 

Method:          

Prep the vegetables.

First of all chop the beets into 1 inch cubes and keep aside. Rough Chop the mint and cilantro leaves. Slice the onion and chop the tomatoes. Slit the chillies into two.

To cook use a pressure cooker.

Heat oil in a cooker, and add all the dry masalas one after the other, be careful as they may pop.
 

Next add onions and fry them, followed by beets, tomatoes, and peas.

Continue to fry by adding the ginger garlic paste, followed by mint and cilantro. 

Add the chilli powder and finally the curd. Mix well.

To make the rice really fluffy soak the rice in water for 10-20 minutes before cooking.

I have used sona masoori rice, you can also try the basmati rice. Add the rice to the cooker  and stir so that all the    ingredients coat the rice well.  

Add 2 cups of water( or less if you want it fluffy) and cook for 2-3 whistles. 

Allow the cooker to cool down completely.  Beets Biryani is ready to serve with Raita. 

Note:
Adjust the chilli powder according to your taste.
Pressure cookers have different cooking time to make the rice fluffy so cook accordingly.