Carrot Rice Recipe – Spiced Carrot Pulao
The Carrot RiceĀ or Spiced Carrot Pulao is another variation of the mixed rice dishes that are served in the South Indian Cuisine.Ā The carrot rice recipe is made from fresh sauteed carrotsĀ and spiced with cardamom powder and sambar powder.
Course : Dinner
Ingridients : 2 cups Cooked rice
10 Shallots , finely chopped
1 inch Ginger , grated
4 Carrots (Gajjar) , grated
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
5 Curry leaves , finely chopped
1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
1 Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , small bunch, finely chopped
Oil , for cooking
1 tablespoon Ghee , or sesame oil
Salt , to taste
Instructions To begin making the Carrot Rice Recipe (Spiced Carrot Pulao), heat a teaspoonĀ of oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds; allow it to crackle.Then add onions and ginger; sautĆ© until the onions are tender and golden.Add the grated carrots, sprinkle some salt and sautĆ© the carrots until they are soft and cooked. Stir in the curry leaves,Ā sambar powder, cardamom powder, salt and mix well. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.Gradually stir the cooked rice into the carrot mixture and fold the rice gently so all ingredients get well combined.Finally, add in the coriander leaves, a tablespoon of ghee or sesame oil and stir it into the rice. Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.TheĀ Carrot RiceĀ tastes delicious when served along withĀ Boondi RaitaĀ and a roastedĀ Papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too.
Carrot Rice Recipe – Spiced Carrot Pulao
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