Carrot Rice

One of the multitudes of rice varieties that you can create, Carrot rice is visually appealing too! With Raita, coconut curry, papad and pickles…viola a grand meal is ready!!
Preparation Time	10 minutes
Cooking Time	30-40 minutes
Serves	3-4 people
Ingredients	Rice Carrot Grated Onion Chopped Green Chilli Cumin Seeds Clove Cinammon Fennel Powder Garam Masala Powder Ghee Oil Lemon Juice	1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Medium 3-4 1 Tsp. 2 A small piece ½ Tsp. ½ Tsp. 2 Tsp. 2 Tsp. To Taste
To Grind	Ginger Garlic Fresh Coconut Green Chilli	½ inch 2-3 1 Tbsp 1-2
To Garnish	Roasted cashew nuts Chopped Spring onions	½ Tbsp. ½ Cup
Method 1. Cook rice separately and fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate each grain. 2. In a cooking pan heat ghee + oil, add cumin seeds, clove and cinnamon and stir fry them. 3. Slit the green chillies and add. 4. Now add chopped onions and stir fry for 4-5 minutes on a medium flame. 5. Add ground masala and stir fry for 4-5 minutes. 6. Mix in Garam Masala and fennel seed powder and toss. 7. Add grated carrot and fry in medium to low flame for 5 minutes. Add salt and mix well. 8. Reduce heat and add the cooked rice and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes and switch off the stove. 9. Squeeze in lemon and mix. Garnish with spring onion and cashew nuts. 10. Serve with Raita or any coconut gravy