Beetroot and Coconut Pulao – Jyoti Foods

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 15 minutes
• 1 medium beetroot, peeled and grated
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon JF cumin whole / jeera
• ¼ teaspoon JF turmeric / haldi powder
• ¼ teaspoon JF red chili / lal mirch powder (adjust for spice preference)
• ½ teaspoon JF coriander / dhaniya powder
• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat recommended for richness)
• ½ cup water (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking