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
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
Advertisement
Also indicated in the following-
- Arthritis
- Nerve disorders
- Constipation
- Jaundice
- Urine disorders
Advertisement
Botanical name: Beta Vulgaris
Common name: Beetroot
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
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.
