Beetroot Rice

Ingredients –

1. ¾ cup grated beetroot.
2. 2 cups cooked rice.
3. 1 ½ tablespoons oil.
4. 1 cardamom (elaichi).
5. 1 clove (laung / lavang).
6. 1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini).
7. 1 bay leaf (tejpatta).
8. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera).
9. ½ cup sliced onions.
10. ½ teaspoon chilli powder.
11. ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi).
12. ½ teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder.
13. ¼ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder.
14. Salt to taste.

Preparation –

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cardamom, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf and cumin seeds and sauté on medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Add the onions and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add chilli, turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder and sauté for a few more seconds till the raw smell of the masala goes.
4. Add the beetroot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add salt and ¼ cup of water. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the rice, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Remove the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf before serving.