Beet Treat

Beetroot is the not-so-popular veggie, leaves a red stain, can be eaten raw or cooked. Research shows that drinking beetroot juice reduces blood pressure and decrease the risk of dementia. Here is one recipe which might make you look at beetroot in a new light. It could even make you popular by popularising the not-so-popular beet.

Beetroot with Onion and Cumin

Ingredients:

·         2 tablespoons cooking oil

·         1 small onion, chopped

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         1 ½ teaspoons cumin seed

·         2 tablespoons maida

·         5 medium beets, peeled and cut into pieces

·         2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

·         1 ½ cups water

·         1 teaspoon salt

Method:

1.       Heat the saucepan over medium heat.

2.       Pour in oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent.

3.       Mix cumin seeds and saute an additional 2 minutes.

4.       Sprinkle in flour and saute for 1 more minute.

5.       Stir in beets, tomatoes, water and salt.

6.       Reduce heat to low, cover pan with lid.

7.       Allow to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until beets are tender.