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Best Carrot Rice Recipe.

Best Carrot Rice Recipe

Angela Milnes
Add a pop of color and flavor to your meal with this Carrot Rice! Tender rice is cooked with grated carrots and aromatic spices, creating a vibrant and tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite mains. It’s a simple yet delicious way to elevate your dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Carrot Grated
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Green Chili
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Melted Butter Or Ghee
  • teaspoon Chopped Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions
 

  • Cook your Rice: Add the rice to a pan and cook until soft and fluffy.
  • Heat the Pan: Start by heating oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, green chilies, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 2 minutes until the mustard seeds begin to pop.
  • Sauté Onions: Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft.
  • Add Carrots: Mix in the grated carrots with the onions.
  • Season the Mixture: Sprinkle curry or sambar powder and turmeric over the carrots. Add two cinnamon sticks to infuse the mixture with flavor.
  • Add Water: Pour in three tablespoons of water to help the carrots cook, ensuring they don't stick to the pan.
  • Cover and Cook: Cover the pan and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Combine with Rice: Gently fold the cooked rice into the carrot mixture, ensuring not to break the grains.
  • Add Ghee or Butter: Stir in two teaspoons of ghee or melted butter to enrich the flavor and add a glossy finish.
  • Garnish and Serve: Serve the carrot rice on a plate and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Optionally, place the cinnamon sticks on top for an aromatic presentation.

Notes

Properly Temper the Spices: Heat the oil properly before adding mustard seeds to ensure they pop and release their flavor. Adding the spices at the right time during cooking helps to unlock their full aroma and infuse the rice with more depth of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8117IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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