Rice – 500 gms
Beetroot – 250 gms
Grated coconut – 1 cup
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Pepper powder – ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Green cardamom – 2
Cinnamon – 1”piece
Cloves – 4
Bay leaves - 1
Mint leaves – 1 tbsp (chopped)
Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp (chopped)
Oil – 2-3 tbsp
Method:
- Peel and grate beetroot and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in pressure cooker, add bay leave, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, mint leaves . Fry them.
- Add grated beetroot and ginger garlic paste , cook till it is soft. Add grated coconut, green chillies, salt, pepper powder, garam masala, cook another 2 minutes.
- Add rice and coriander leaves, mix well and fry them in medium flame for 2-3 minutes. Now add sufficient water and close the lid and cook till rice is done.
- If it is pressure cooker , cook up to 3 whistles.
- Serve hot.