Beet-carrot rice for kids lunch box

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp Shahi zeera
• 1 small onion chopped small
• 1 small carrot chopped small
• 1 small beetroot chopped small
• 1/2 potato chopped small
• 1 fresh green chilli
• as required Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp chicken masala
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• few drops lemon juice
• 1 cup raw rice (I have used Sona masuri)
• 1:2 ratio Water

Steps

1. Start by washing the raw rice. Strain and keep aside. Next in a kadhai, heat oil. Splutter Shahi zeera. Add small chopped onion. Saute. Next add the beetroot, carrot and potato. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chicken masala and garam masala. Stir mix. Need not cook it much. Next add in the raw rice. Mix and saute for 2-3 minutes. Next add water as needed. Put sugar and lemon juice. Mix well. Let it come to a boil.
2. Transfer everything into a pressure cooker. Put lid and pressure cook at slow to medium heat for 2 whistles. Switch off and let it release pressure.
3. As it releases pressure, open the lid but don't disturb the rice. Let it be as such for 10 minutes. Fluff up then. It's ready to serve!!
4. You can take this rice for your lunch box too… it has subtle flavours.If you like it spicy then, team it up with green chutney and raita and enjoy!! For kids lunch box, team it up with curd and cucumber.