Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice – soaked in enough water for 20 minutes
- 1 beetroot –finely chopped
- 15-20 soy chunks – soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
- 1 cup onion – finely chopped
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 1 green chilli- chopped
- 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup coriander leaves – finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 cloves
- 1/4 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp shahi jeera
Biryani is normally a meat lover’s dish; but this beetroot soya chunks biryani makes for a delicious meat substitute that is perfect for vegetarians. The thickness of the beetroot combined with the soya serves as a suitable replacement for the texture of the meat. The beet also provides the biryani with a unique flavor that is hard to come by from other food sources. Depending on the beetroots you choose to use, you can make the biryani taste more sweet or sour, so feel free to experiment.
Health Benefits
Beetroots are rich in iron, phosphorous, copper, glycine, carotenoids, vitamin C, and magnesium. They are low in calories and have no cholesterol, making them a great weight loss aid and heart-healthy supplement. Beets also help treat anemia, indigestion, cancer, gallbladder disorders, kidney disorders, and even dandruff. They also help to treat and prevent certain degenerative eye disorders and cataracts, and improve blood circulation.
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How to make Beetroot Soya Chunks Biryani
Trivia Beetroot is sometimes used as a hangover remedy. |
