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Beetroot Recipe


Indications
  • It balances 'Vata' and 'Kapha'
  • It is sweet in taste
  • Pungent after digestion
Beetroot is-
  • Cool in potency and nourishing
  • A laxative
  • Rich in sodium, calcium, and potassium chloride
The proportion of sodium and calcium is valuable for maintaining the solubility of inorganic calcium.
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Beetroot has the following properties too. It-
  • Cleanses liver and kidneys
  • Builds up red corpuscles
  • Relieves anemia
  • Is also a good alkalizer
  • Helps in relieving acidity, ulcers etc
  • Helps to regulate menstruation
Also indicated in the following-
  • Arthritis
  • Nerve disorders
  • Constipation
  • Jaundice
  • Urine disorders
Botanical name: Beta Vulgaris
Common name: Beetroot
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Preparation

Ingredients:

Beetroot - 250 gm
Sesame oil - 5 ml
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Rock salt - to taste
Mustard - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Curry leaves - few
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Method

Peel the skin of the beetroot. Cut it into small pieces, steam it and add rock salt and pepper Season with sesame oil, mustard and asafoetida. Garnish with curry leaves and serve.

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Dr. S K Nivethitha
Dr. S K Nivethitha
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Dr. Avanthika Balu
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Dr. Usha Sugunan
BHMS
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BAMS
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Sarahscifi, United Kingdom

It seems like all the flavours are competing with one another - andasafoetida is an aquired taste. I will persevere and eat it because I love beetroot, but I don't think i will make it again, sorry!

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