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Carrot Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise (adjust to taste)
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Water (for cooking rice)

Instructions:

  1. Cooking Rice:
    • Drain the soaked rice and set aside.
    • In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the soaked, drained rice.
    • Cook the rice until it’s 70-80% cooked. The grains should still have a slight bite to them. Drain the water and set the rice aside.
  2. Grating Carrots:
    • Peel and grate the carrots. Set them aside.
  3. Making Carrot Rice:
    • Heat oil or ghee in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
    • Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
    • Add grated ginger, minced garlic (if using), and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
    • Add grated carrots and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they turn slightly tender.
    • Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Add the partially cooked rice to the pan with the carrot mixture. Gently mix everything together, taking care not to break the rice grains.
    • Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on low heat to allow the rice to fully cook and absorb the flavors.
  4. Garnishing and Serving:
    • Garnish the carrot rice with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
    • Serve hot with yogurt, raita, or a side salad.

Enjoy your flavorful Carrot Rice! It’s a delightful and nutritious meal option.

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