Beetroot – “the magical vegetable” my mom would go every time she saw it at a vegetable vendor. She could list infinite qualities of this purplish pink goddess of vegetables and would find a hundred ways to get me to eat it. So I was astounded when I stumbled upon this recipe and found myself thinking I wish my children ate beets too. So I gave it a try and was even more surprised when my children came back with a clean plate.
Bang!!!! I have found the perfect way to get some beets into my children’s system (I totally get my mom now)! Not to mention a perfect twist to the usual fried rice.
This recipe is quick and easy to make, a perfect lunch box menu & is packed with all the good stuff. So let’s not waste anymore time…here is how I cook it….
Ingredients:- (serves 3-4)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup beetroot, diced
- 1 cup cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp *Sambhar masala (adjust according to preference)
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 pc chicken liver (optional)
- 2 cups water
*Sambhar masala – is available at almost every Asian grocery. This South Indian spice or masala is not spicy and is all right to use moderately in a child’s menu.
Recipe:-
- In a heated wok, add butter (be generous with butter, to infuse more flavour into this dish – add more than I have measured if you like).
- Stir fry the onions till transparent then add cauliflower and beetroot. Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes then quickly add rice so that the vegetables do not lose their crisps. Mix well.
- Season the ingredients in the pan with salt & Sambhar masala.
- Lastly, add the fresh coriander leaves.
Voila! Here is a dish you can present with pride for its appearance is highly appetising and flavours so surprising. But the amount of effort that you had to put in … will be our little secret.
Enjoy!
Updated on: 1st June 2021