Beetroot Rice the simple way

Formerly, in older days beet root or simply beet was called the poor man`s vegetable.  But

it is used in several ways as a delicious side dish.  Here is a tasty and simple recipe for beetroot rice. 

Ingredients

Rice 1 cup

Beet root chopped 1 cup

Onion sliced 1 nos

Green chillies slit 3 nos

Salt to taste

Oil 2 tablespoon

Preparation

Cook the rice adding enough water and a pinch of salt.

When half cooked remove from heat, drain and keep aside.

Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan and saute the chopped onion and slit green chillies.

When the onion turns golden brown add salt and the chopped beetroot to it and saute well.

Add 1 cup water and cook for 15 minutes or till the beet root pieces become tender.

when the beetroot is cooked add the rice, mix well and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve.