BEETROOT KHICHDINothing "BEETS" a happy healthy heart to celebrate love! Beets even bleed "red" - the hue containing powerful an�oxidants.

Ingredients: 4 tbsp hand pounded rice. (soaked for 6-7 hours)2 tbsp moong dal (soaked for 12-14 hours) 1/2 beetroot, finely chopped.1 garlic pod crushed or minced (op�onal)Pink Himalayan salt to taste (op�onal)1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp hing or asafoe�da1 tsp organic desi ghee 2 cups water.

Instruc�ons: 1. Start by rinsing the soaked rice and moong dal with enough water.2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Once hot, add hing and then cumin seeds. 3. Once it starts sizzling, add beetroot and crushed or minced garlic.4. Sauté for a minute or two.5. Drain the water from soaked rice and dal. And add to the cooker. Sauté for a minute and add 1/4 tsp salt (if using). S�r and add 2 cups of water.6. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook it for 4-5 whistles on medium flame.7. Once the pressure subsides, open the lid and serve the khichdi with some more ghee.

Notes: Beets contain a high concentra�on of nitrates, which have a blood pressure-lowering effect. It also promotes be�er blood flow to the brain thereby improving cogni�ve func�on and possibly reduce the risk of demen�a.Beets are a good source of fibre, which is beneficial for diges�ve health.Beetroot is a delicious and versa�le vegetable that is easy to add to your diet. Choose beets that are heavy for their size with green tops s�ll a�ached.Make a salad, hummus, juice or even a dip too and reap the wonderful benefits.