Carrot/Beetroot Kheer – A healthy morning drink

Carrot/Beetroot Kheer

Ingredients:

1. One Carrot OR Beetroot
2. 2 -3 medium size pieces of Coconut (Or a bit less than half a crown)
3. 5 – 6 spoons of powdered Jaggery/Country Sugar (Depending on how sweet you want it)
4. A bunch of Coriander Leaves
5. A piece or two of Ginger
6. 4-5 Elachi

Method:

1. In a blender or mixie, grind all the ingredients listed together
2. For children, filter the liquid and separate the fiber out
3. For adults, you may consume the juice as-is with the fiber if possible else you may filter the fiber out as well. Feed the pulp to your plants/compost.
4. Your super healthy Curry leaves kheer is ready. Pour into a re-usable glass and enjoy the innumerable health benefits.

Few Health Benefits:

1. Carrot is extremely good for eyesight and skin.
2. Beetroot is good for Iron and Magnesium and helps increase Haemoglobin in Blood.
3. Both Carrot and Beetroot helps increase immune power and are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Author: Vaijayanthi

Vaijayanthi is a freelance business writer and full-time gardener. She coaches people on adopting a chemical-free lifestyle through her initiative called the Kaustubam for Sustainable Living Practices. She also conducts various physical workshops and training sessions on sustainable living and Gardening for children in Bengaluru through the initiative The Happy Child. View all posts by Vaijayanthi