Beetroot Sabji In 5 Minutes The bright and Colourful way to healthy eating

Cooking Beetroot !, then you are handling a  bomb, yes it is also called as 'Nitrate Bomb', because of its healthy natural make up. This is one of the many benefits which sugar beet bestows upon the person who eats this health bomb and of course the lovely deep pink colour attracts one and all, not only is the colour attractive but makes all the recipes be vegetarian or non vegetarain equally attractive. 

Named differently around the world, North America calls it Beet, Beetroot in Britain,also called as dinner beet, golden beet, pink beet, red beet etc. It is  loaded with nitrates and is the healthiest food for patients of hypertension and cardiovascular problems, as the nitrates in them dilates and relax the blood vessels.

Going without further delay lets enter our kitchen and handle this lovely natures bomb, switch on the flame  

Ways One Can Cook Beetroot

There are numerous ways one can cook beet and the cooking brings out  the sweet flavour which is hidden in them. Once cooked they are exceedingly palatable.When raw they are added to salads, mixed with flour and other than prepare them as sabji. Beet halwa is a popular dessert in numerous parts of our country, I too tried this and take my word, you will want to have a second helping.

Beet Benefits

Other than it containing nitrates it is abundantly bestowed with vitamins like vitamin A, C and minerals like copper, manganese, potassium. These all help in boosting immunity keeping infections at bay and slow down diseases like cancer, is a known anti inflammatory agent and helps in boosting our intellect.

Chukandar juice too has wonderful and mind boggling benefits if one starts to read about them there can be a complete article alone explaining the benefits of the juice. When one drinks chukandar juice it our body converts nitrates in the beets into nitric oxide which helps to improve the immunity. Having one glass of beet juice aids to boost the stamina, improve the blood flow which in turn increases oxygen levels. 

It is also contains anti aging properties which slows the growth of decay cells. It helps in removing dark circles around the eyes by reviving the damaged cells. In addition to all these benefits there are many more like it acts as a natural moisturizer, the vitamin C in it prevents melanin formation. 

In India there are numerous people who are suffering from  anaemia, beet is natures gift of treating anaemia. 

Can Beets Be Eaten Raw

Certainly, when eaten as such they aid in the stamina building by dilating the arteries and veins hence helping in increased carriage of blood all over the body.

Difference Between Beetroot and Turnip

Both the plants are root vegetables and look alike. But there are differences between the two some of which are :

Beets

Are dark in colour.
They contain more sugar content
Need to be cooked to bring the sweetness out hidden in them.

Turnips

Typically white in colour.
Contain less sugar content compared to its counter part.
Flavor is something similar to cabbage

How is Carrot and Beet Combination Beneficial

Both are natural superfoods.Carrots are exceedingly rich in vitamin A, fights night blindness. Vitamin K helps in building stronger bones. Combination of beets and carrots complement each other. 

When one adds them to their menu in any form be it juice, vegetables or salad they are not only taking series of vitamins and minerals but also are making their immune system strong to fight any unknown disease. 

How To Prepare

Ingredients (Serve - 2 pax)

2 beetroots washed, peeled and grated

2 large onions sliced

For tempering/tadka

1/2 tsp jeera/ cumin
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Pinch of hing asafoetida
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp chana dal
2 tbsp ground nuts
10-15 kadi patta
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil

Step By Step (photo wise)

Step 1

Prepare kadai and heat oil.

Step 2

Add tadka ingredients. Make sure flame is medium as high flame may burn the tadka. Stir and cook for 1.5 mins/ 90 seconds.

Step 3

Add onions and stir fry for 2 mins.

Step 4

Add beetroot and stir for a minute and cook covered for 5 minutes stirring in between.

Step 5

Uncover the lid.

Step 6

Serve hot.You may garnish it with green and red chillies according to one's taste.

Step By Step (video)

Preparation

1) Heat oil in a kadai.

2) Lower the flame to medium. Add all tempering ingredients.

3) Stir and cook for 1.5 mins/ 90 seconds.
4) Add onions and stir fry for 2 mins.
5) Add red beets and stir for a minute. Now cover the lid and cook for 5 mins stirring once or twice in between.
6) Open the lid put off the flame and serve hot.
7) You can add green and red chilli according to taste. I have not used any chillies, since I don't relish too many spices, but they taste very good with it.