Another vegetable,i was not keen on but started cooking more often.Thanks to my friend who shared her recipe with me.
Ingredients:
BeetRoot 1 chopped finely
Onion(small) 1 chopped finely
Green chillie 3
Ginger half inch finely diced
Garlic pods 2 finely diced
Heat a pan add 2 tablespoons oil ,when the oil is hot add chanadal ,mustard seeds,cumin,redchillies and curryleaves.when the mustard seeds starts to spultter add the chopped onions,green chillies.Add little salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.when the onion is slightly changing color add the garlic and ginger.After a minute add the beetroot.Add salt according to taste,cover with a lid and keep on low flame for sometime .Uncover and keep sauting ,so that the beetroot at the bottom doesnt get burned.After few minutes add redchillie powder according to your taste(optional).Garnish with cilantro and serve with white rice or chapathi.
About Beetroot:
Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thus help prevent cardiovascular problems.Beetroot is a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients, including magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin C, and betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health. It functions by acting with other nutrients to reduce the concentration of homocysteine, a homologue of the naturally occurring amino acid cysteine, which can be harmful to blood vessels and thus contribute to the development of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Betaine functions in conjunction with S-adenosylmethionine, folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 to carry out this function.
Studies have found the positive effects beetroot juice can have on human exercise and performances. In studies conducted by the Exeter University, scientists found cyclists who drank a half-litre of beetroot juice several hours before setting off were able to ride up to 20% longer than those who drank a placebo blackcurrant juice.
courtsey Wikkipedia
Ingredients:
Onion(small) 1 chopped finely
Green chillie 3
Ginger half inch finely diced
Garlic pods 2 finely diced
Heat a pan add 2 tablespoons oil ,when the oil is hot add chanadal ,mustard seeds,cumin,redchillies and curryleaves.when the mustard seeds starts to spultter add the chopped onions,green chillies.Add little salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.when the onion is slightly changing color add the garlic and ginger.After a minute add the beetroot.Add salt according to taste,cover with a lid and keep on low flame for sometime .Uncover and keep sauting ,so that the beetroot at the bottom doesnt get burned.After few minutes add redchillie powder according to your taste(optional).Garnish with cilantro and serve with white rice or chapathi.
About Beetroot:
Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thus help prevent cardiovascular problems.Beetroot is a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients, including magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin C, and betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health. It functions by acting with other nutrients to reduce the concentration of homocysteine, a homologue of the naturally occurring amino acid cysteine, which can be harmful to blood vessels and thus contribute to the development of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Betaine functions in conjunction with S-adenosylmethionine, folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 to carry out this function.
Studies have found the positive effects beetroot juice can have on human exercise and performances. In studies conducted by the Exeter University, scientists found cyclists who drank a half-litre of beetroot juice several hours before setting off were able to ride up to 20% longer than those who drank a placebo blackcurrant juice.
courtsey Wikkipedia
