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Beettoottu kichdi
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories252.6 kcal
  • Carbs41.1 g (164.3 kcal)
  • Protein8.1 g (32.2 kcal)
  • Fats6.2 g (56.1 kcal)

Beettoottu kichdi recipe

Beettoottu kichdi/Beetroot khichdi is a good source of protein, potassium, dietary fiber, beta carotene, lutein, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin E, and an excellent source of selenium. It helps lower blood pressure and increases exercise performance.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 5 persons

Ingredients
Milled raw rice
200 Grams
Green gram dal
100 Grams
Tomato ripe local
25 Grams
Beet root
50 Grams
Coriander leaves
20 Grams
Onion small
25 Grams
Turmeric powder
1 Grams
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
600 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
0.5 Tea Spoon
Garam masala powder
1 Grams
Red chilli powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
Soaking
Firstly, wash the rice and dal with water thoroughly and then soak them for 10 minutes.
2
Peeling and chopping
Peel and chop the onions. Slit the green chilies. Wash tomatoes, and coriander, chop them. Grate the beetroot and keep it aside.
3
Pressure cooking
In a cooker heat oil, and add finely chopped onions and saute them till it turns translucent. Add the tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes turn a bit mushy. Add grated beetroot. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, and mix well. Then add soaked rice and dal. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the dal turns aromatic. Now add water, mix well. Cover and pressure cook at low flame for 10-15 minutes.
4
Serving
Transfer it to the serving bowl garnish with coriander and serve with pickle or curd.
Nutrition Label

Beettoottu kichdi

  • Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories252.6 kcal
  • Carbs41.1 g
  • Fiber3.7 g
  • Sugar1.2 g
  • Protein8.1 g
  • Fat6.2 g
  • Saturated fat1.3 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.3 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat2.2 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium381.7 mg

Glycemic Index

46 Low
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Medium
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Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientBeettoottu kichdiTamatar khichdiThakkali KichadiTomato Khicchi
Calories252.6 kcal252.4 kcal252.4 kcal252.4 kcal
Carbs41.1 g41.1 g41.1 g41.1 g
Protein8.1 g8 g8 g8 g
Fat6.2 g6.2 g6.2 g6.2 g
Fiber3.7 g3.4 g3.4 g3.4 g
Sugar1.2 g1.1 g1.1 g1.1 g
Sodium381.7 mg376.6 mg376.6 mg376.6 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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