Pink Pot Rice, Cheesy Beetroot Rice
by Tarla Dalal

The Pink Pot Rice is a cheesy one-dish meal that is sure to catch your fancy with its rich taste and captivating appearance. A cheesy white sauce gives this rice preparation a luscious mouth-feel, while beetroot gives it a pleasant flavour and bright colour.

A couple of herbs and spices thrown into the pot give the Cheesy Beetroot Rice a fabulous aroma while also enhancing the flavour. Serve this rice dish immediately on preparation because it contains cheese, and will lose its texture over time.

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Pink Pot Rice, Cheesy Beetroot Rice recipe - How to make Pink Pot Rice, Cheesy Beetroot Rice

For The Cheesy White Sauce
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 1/4 cups milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Other Ingredients
1 cup grated beetroot
1 1/2 cups cooked long grained rice (basmati)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp dried rosemary

Method
For the cheesy white sauce

Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the plain flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously using a whisk.
Add the cheese, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the beetroot, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the Cheesy white sauce, chilli flakes, and rosemary, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	647 cal
Protein	15.6 g
Carbohydrates	64.1 g
Fiber	3.8 g
Fat	33.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	582.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.2 mg
Vitamin B3	1.6 mg
Vitamin C	4.4 mg
Folic Acid	12.2 mcg
Calcium	433.8 mg
Iron	1.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	92.9 mg
Potassium	133.7 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg