Beetroots are rich in iron, calcium, and minerals. Beetroots are a healthy addition to your diet. With the use of beetroots, the colour of the dish that you are preparing changes to pink or crimson red tone. This usually makes the food appear colourful and appealing. Here are two beetroot recipes that you can prepare easily at home. Take a look-

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Two beetroot recipes to make at home

Beetroot halwa recipe

Beetroot halwa might not be as popular as carrot halwa or sooji halwa but it's equally delicious. It is, in fact, very healthy and nutritious. It is a great way to make people eat beetroot, especially those who are not very fond of it. Take a look at the recipe:

• Rinse, peel, and grate beetroots.
• Combine milk and grated beetroot in a thick bottomed pan.
• Bring the whole mixture to a boil and then simmer on a low-to-medium flame.
• Keep on stirring at intervals till the mixture comes to a boil.
• The grated beetroots will cook in the milk as the milk starts to reduce and evaporate.
• Add ghee and sugar to the halwa mixture, when the milk has been 75% to 80% reduced.
• Continue to simmer and cook on a low flame.
• Don’t forget to keep stirring.
• Add cashew, cardamom powder and raisins towards the end (optional).
• Simmer till all the milk is evaporated.
• Switch the burner off then.
• Your beetroot halwa is ready to be served now.

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Beetroot chutney recipe

Beetroot chutney is a vibrant coloured chutney, with its reddish-pink hues that come from the beetroot. This colourful chutney looks appealing and makes for a perfect companion for idlis, dosas, and parathas.. Take a look at the recipe:

• Heat the pan and add ½ tablespoon sesame oil.
• Add 1 teaspoon urad dal and 1 tablespoon chana dal.
• Saute the ingredients on a low flame till both the lentils become golden.
• Add grated beetroot and stir well.
• Add 6 to 7 curry leaves, 1 or 2 chopped green chillies, and a generous pinch of asafoetida, and mix well.
• Saute on a low flame for about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Switch off the flame and add 1/3 cup grated coconut.
• When the mixture becomes warm, take it all out in a jar.
• Enjoy your dish.

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