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Carrot rice is an easy dish which could be eaten as a lunch/lunchbox item. Recipe share by Gayathri.


Ingredients used:

Basmati rice - 1 cup
Carrots(grated)- 3/4th cup
Onions(finely chopped)- 2 medium
Groundnuts(roasted and powdered coarsely)- 1 tbsp.
Cooking oil- 3 tsp
Salt as per requirement.

For Seasoning:
Whole garam masala(cinnamon -1 small piece, cloves-2, cardamom-2)
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dal- 1/2 tsp
Chana dal- 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves- 5-6

Dry Masala powder-
Coriander seeds- 1  1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds- 3/4 tsp
Red chillies-3
Grated coconut- 3 tsp


How to make:

Clean and cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker/ container and keep aside.

In the meanwhile, heat a little oil in and fry all the ingredients meant for the masala, dry grind and keep aside.

Warm rest of the oil in a cooking pan. Add whole garam masala, followed by mustard seeds. When they crackle, add chana dal and curry leaves. Then, add the chopped onions and saute till they turn brownish pink. Add the grated carrot, a little salt and cook it  till it loses it's rawness. Do not overcook. Add the ground masala powder, rice, salt and mix it well. Serve fresh with or without raita of your choice.