How to cook beets

How to cook beets today is a question I ask myself often as I love beetroot. I love the color it adds to my meal and it give us folic acid too which helps in producing body cells.

I cook beetroot quite frequently. But I like to cook it the different way every time. 

Here are some of the ways I use beetroot.  Try out this sauteed beetroot as well as the beet salad . The Beetroot Halwa is a yummy sweet too.

Cooking beetroots

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• beets – 1 ½ cup ,chopped small or thin sticks
• vegetable oil of your choice – 1 tsp
• salt – ¼ tsp or to taste
• salt – ¼ tsp or to taste
• lime juice – ½ tsp
• pepper powder – ½ tsp
• onion(optional) -  ½ cup chopped fine.
• Water – 3-4 tbsp 

Cooking method:

1.  Heat oil in a pan. If using onions, add onions first. 
2. Cook for 2 minutes. Add beets. Mix well. Add a little water. 
3. Cover and cook for 5 min on low flame. 
4. Check if beetroot is cooked to your liking. If not, cook further till just done. Add more water only if needed. 
5. Add salt, sugar, pepper powder. Mix well. 
6. Remove from fire and add lime juice. Mix well.

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