Beetroot Pulao

Beetroot one of nature's gift is packed with sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, copper, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. It is also a natural blood purifier. Infact it tastes really good when it is eaten in the form of pulao. Here comes my version of beetroot pulao where we cook beets with some Indian spices!!!

Ingredients
Beetroot grated - 1
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Garlic pods - 4
Chillies - 3
Cilantro - Half a cup
Cloves - 2
Bay leaf - 3
Anise - 2
Oil as required

Soak the basmati rice in water for half an hour. Now add a little oil and fry it until it becomes dry.
Fry the garlic, half the onion and half the tomato and keep it aside. Now add the chillies to this and grind it.
Now fry the spices with the half cut onion and tomato well. Now add the ground mixture and fry it well. Now add the grated beets and mix it well.
Add the basmati rice and required amount of salt .
Add 2 cups of water and mix the ingredients well. Now add cilantro and cook it closed for about 20 mins. I usually keep the gas at low.
When you see that the rice is cooked turn it off and leave it for another 30 mins. Now Beetroot pulao is ready!