Carrot Rice

I probably must have mentioned this on a few posts that I try not to repeat recipes for 2 reasons a) it is not helpful when you have a recipe blog b) we love variety in our meals. One of my favorite weekend activities is going to the fresh market and thankfully we have 2 located close to where we live. Carrots were on a good price, so I reached for a bag and was really pleased with the price. However after I got home, I had to come up with something. K has eaten this growing up and I have not, so that definitely called for an experiement
Carrot Rice
I probably must have mentioned this on a few posts that I try not to repeat recipes for 2 reasons a) it is not helpful when you have a recipe blog b) we love variety in our meals. One of my favorite weekend activities is going to the fresh market and thankfully we have 2 located close to where we live. Carrots were on a good price, so I reached for a bag and was really pleased with the price. However after I got home, I had to come up with something. K has eaten this growing up and I have not, so that definitely called for an experiement
Steps
- 1
In a pressure cooker add the mustard seeds to some heated oil
- 2
When the seeds start to pop, add the cumin seeds and let it brown slightly
- 3
Next add the onions, ginger and garlic pastes and the green chillies and sauté until the onions go soft
- 4
The tumeric, coriander and chilli powders go in next
- 5
I let the masalas cook through and added the shredded carrots and let it cook for a few mins
- 6
Since we are making this dish in a pressure cooker, if any thing doesn't seem cooked, its absolutely fine
- 7
Add the 2 cups of rice and 4 cups of water (1:2 ratio) and add the required amount of salt
- 8
Mix everything really well, put the lid on and cook for 2 whistles
- 9
When the pressure goes off, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with some freshly chopped coriander leaves
- 10
A raita goes well with this rice
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