Beetroot jam

Homemade Beetroot Jam for kids, toddlers and all ages

Beetroot - 1 big

Jaggery powder - ¼ cup

Lemon Juice - 1 tsp


Wash the beetroot in running water thoroughly. Place it on a cutting board and peel the skin. Cut them into small pieces. Keep powdered jaggery & lemon juice ready.


Transfer the chopped beetroot pieces into a pressure cooker. Add little water as needed for pressure cooking. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles and switch off the flame


Once pressure released, open the cooker and transfer the cooked beetroot pieces to a blender along with lemon juice. Blend everything until smooth. 


Add the water used for pressure cooking while grinding if Neccessary.

Transfer the beetroot puree into a pan and add jaggery powder. Mix well. Add ghee.


Cook it closed. Open and stir it Occasionally for 10-15 minutes until it reaches jam like consistency. Keep the flame low to medium to avoid burning at the bottom. Switch off the flame once done. Cool it down and store it in a sterilized glass container.






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