To be mixed together (to be kept aside for 10 minutes)
¼cupmilkroom temperature
1teaspoonlemon juice
Instructions
To cook beetroot
Combine beetroot cubes and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Mix well. Steam cook for 3 whistles.
To steam cook, pour water into a pressure cooker, place a stand on it, and put the bowl with the beetroot on it.
Allow the pressure to release, then allow the beets to cool completely.
To prepare batter
Combine ¼ cup milk and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix and keep aside for 10 minutes.
In a mixer jar, combine cooked beetroot cubes along with ¼ cup sugar and blend to a puree.
Take the beetroot puree in a mixing bowl. To it add oil and vanilla essence. Mix.
Also, add the curdled milk and lemon juice mixture and mix.
Now sift and add the dry ingredients – maida, corn starch, cocoa powder, and baking powder- mixing gently using a hand whisk to get a lump-free batter.
The batter's consistency should be such that it easily drops from the spatula. At this stage, you can adjust the quantity of liquid. If you feel the mixture is thick, add a little water. The quantity of liquid will vary according to the quality of the flour.
Line a muffin tray with paper muffin liners.
Pour the batter into them. Do not fill them entirely; just pour the batter until they are filled 3/4th.
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 18-20 minutes. Be alert and check after 18 minutes. Baking time will vary for every convection/oven.
Remove from the oven. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let them cool.
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Notes
You can adjust the quantity of liquid in the batter. If you feel the mixture is thick, add some water. The amount of liquid will vary as per the quality of the flour. If you are using wheat flour, you will need to add water to the batter.
Blending the beetroot yielded ½ cup of puree. We didn't add water during blending but used the water released while pressure cooking the beets.
Baking time depends on your convection. We suggest you remain alert after 18 minutes. You may bake for a few more minutes if the muffins are not ready
All the ingredients for the muffin batter should be at room temperature
You may even add chopped white chocolate pieces or white chocolate chips to the muffin batter