Beetroot was considered as poor man`s vegetable for a long time. Due to its high content of nutrients and the beautiful rosa colour the possibilities which it renders to the kitchen is to be explored and discovered.
Beetroot Soup
Ingredients
Beetroot 250 grams
Onion finely chopped 2 nos
Olive oil 2 tablespoon
Garlic 2 cloves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Lime juice 2 Tablespoon
Sour cream to garnish
Preparation
Finely chop the onions and garlic and saute in oil heated in a pan.
When the onion pieces reaches golden brown in colour add finely chopped beetroot pieces, salt, turmeric powder and two cups of water.
Cook till the beetroot pieces become tender.
Add lime juice, and allow to cool.
When cooled put the content in a blender and mash it into a puree.
Serve garnishing it with sour cream and pepper.