Carrot Rice (Gajar Ka Pulao)
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup of basmati rice1 2/3 cups of water1 large onion, sliced into thin half rounds2 tablespoons of sesame oil, or a mixture of butter and oil1 bay leaf1 teaspoon of cumin seeds2 cloves1 cardamom pod1/2 inch stick of cinnamon1/2 teaspoon of peppercorns2 cups of grated carrot1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
In a strainer, wash the rice well and soak in a small bowl in 1 2/3 cups of water
In a medium-large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, Add the bay leaf, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pod, cinnamon stick and peppercorns. Stir and fry for a few seconds. Next add the onion and saute until browned.
Add the carrot and saute for another 5 minutes. Then add the rice, along with the soaking liquid, and salt. Stir gently, bring to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook undisturbed for 20 - 25 minutes. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes, remove the cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon stick, fluff, and serve
Serving Size: 4
In a medium-large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, Add the bay leaf, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pod, cinnamon stick and peppercorns. Stir and fry for a few seconds. Next add the onion and saute until browned.
Add the carrot and saute for another 5 minutes. Then add the rice, along with the soaking liquid, and salt. Stir gently, bring to a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook undisturbed for 20 - 25 minutes. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes, remove the cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon stick, fluff, and serve
Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 163.4
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 330.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
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