Beetroot lehya

Beetroot contains fiber, folate and rich in iron. It is good for digestive system and promotes blood flow. Daily intake of a teaspoon of beetroot lehya helps to get all the benefits that beetroot can provide.

Ingredients:

1. Beet root (grated)-2 cups
2. Jaggery- 1/2 cup
3. Ginger-2 inch
4. Cumin powder – 1 tsp
5. Black pepper- ½ tsp

Method:

1. Wash and peel outer skin beetroot. Grate and transfer beetroot to a vessel (alternatively you can grind beetroot). Add very little ghee and fry a little, add little water and cook.
2. Grate 1-inch ginger and add to turmeric
3. In another vessel, dissolve jaggery on medium heat. Strain and transfer jaggery water to cooked beetroot.
4. Add pepper powder and continue mixing till the beetroot mix gets thickens.
5. Turn off the heat, cool and transfer beetroot lehya to an airtight vessel.

Benefits of beetroot lehya:

• Reduces anemia, helps in blood circulation
• Reduces blood pressure
• Promotes heart health
• Provides vital vitamins, minerals and boosts immune system

Dosage: Take 1 tsp daily or alternate days to get benefit of beetroot.

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