How to cook beets today is a question I ask myself often as I cook beetroot quite frequently. I like to cook it in different ways everytime.

I love beet root. I love the color it adds to my meal and it is so easy to cook. In addition, it is health giving. It give us folic acid too which helps in producing body cells.

I like to cook it the different way every time. Here are some of the ways I cook beetroot.

Try out this sauteed beetroot as well as the beet salad .

The Beetroot Halwa is a yummy sweet too.

How to Cook beetroot

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• beets - 1 1/2 cup ,chopped small or thin sticks
• vegetable oil of your choice - 1 tsp
• cumin seed - 1/4 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp or to taste
• lime juice - 1/2 tsp
• pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
• onion(optional) - 1/2 cup chopped fine.
• Water - 3-4 tbsp
• freshly grated coconut(optional) - 1 tbsp

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seed. Let splutter. If using onions, add onions.
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 and coconut(if using). Mix well.
6. Remove from fire and add lime juice. Mix well.

Serve hot or cold. You can serve this beet dish with plain steamed rice or any vegetable rice. Serve it as a side dish for any meal.

As a vegetable side dish, it adds color, taste and healthy nutrients to your meal.

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