CARROT RICE
With its lovely color, this easy and nutritious dish will be your favorite once you try it. The high level of beta carotene in carrots acts as an antioxidant and slows down the process of aging (desired by all). The colorful rice will be a favourite tiffin box item with the school going kids. This dish can also be cooked with any white rice which you use daily. In that case use the water as per your measure.
What you need:
- Basmati Rice - 1 cup
- Carrot - 1 big, peeled, washed and grated
- Green Chillies – 2 finely chopped
- Onion - 1 medium sliced or minced as you prefer
- Cinnamon 1"
- Cloves - 2
- Bay leaf - 1
- Cooking oil - 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Ghee 1 tbsp (optional)
- Water – 1.5 cups (use the same cup in which you measured the rice)
Method:
1. Wash the rice in 2-3 changes of water and soak it in 1.5 cups of water for 15 minutes, drain.
2. Preserve this water and start boiling it when you start step 3.
3. Heat the oil in a nonstick vessel, add the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf
4. Add the chopped chilies and onion. Fry for 2 minutes or so till the onions become translucent
5. Add the carrots, fry for a minute
6. Now add the preserved boiling water (step 2).
7. When the water starts boiling add rice and slowly mix everything. Once this comes to a rolling boil, lower the heat, close the lid and boil for five minutes. Exactly after 5 minutes add ghee, close the tight fitting lid and turn off the heat. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Check the time, open the lid and slowly fluff the rice. Serve hot.
8. If you are using a cooker, after adding water add ghee and cook till 1 whistle. Leave for a minimum of 20 minutes before opening the lid.
9. Can be eaten as it is. Tastes best if sserved with curd raita.
Tip: Water may vary depending on the rice. However, I always use 1.5 measure for whatever the quantity of rice I use. If don’t have a measuring cup, use a tumbler or cup for measuring the rice and water.
You may also like to serve simple Brahmi Chuttny (ondhelaga or karano) along with this which will make a complete meal.
You may also like to serve simple Brahmi Chuttny (ondhelaga or karano) along with this which will make a complete meal.
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