Beetroots are a powerhouse of nutrients. It contains more Vitamin C than spinach. The nitrates in beetroot helps in lowering the blood pressure. It increases your stamina. A certain constituent in beetroot prevents birth-defects, so pregnant women must include it in their diet. The pigment that gives crimson color to beetroots can prevent cancer. Beetroot detoxifies your body.
Preparation:
- Wash the beetroot and cook it in its jacket, in a pressure cooker for 5 - 6 whistles. Don't forget to add one and a half cups of water in the pressure cooker before cooking. The beetroot should be partly immersed in water. Vary the amount of water according to the size of the cooker. Keep aside to cool. You can also cook and store the beetroot in the refrigerator, a day before.
- Chop the beetroot finely.
- Chop the onion finely.
- Cut the green chilly into 3 or 4 pieces.
- Beat the curd/yogurt.
- Mix all the cut vegetables together in a bowl. Add the beaten curd and salt. Mix thoroughly. Your beetroot salad is ready. Sprinkle a pinch of cumin powder, but it is optional.
- Serve with rice. You can also eat it as such.
Ingredients:
Beetroot - 1 big
Onion - 1/3 cup chopped
Green chilly - 2
Curd - 300 ml
Salt to taste
Cumin powder - 1 pinch (optional)
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