Carrot Rice
by Tarla Dalal
Of all the pulao prepared in the Punjab this is perhaps one that is most commonly served. It looks good, tastes good and does not require much time or effort to prepare. During winter in Punjab, ripe red and juicy carrots are in profusion and all sorts of dishes are prepared with them. Choose bright red carrots for this dish, which will impart a lovely red colour to the pulao. The subtle blend of Punjabi spices such as saunf, elaichi and dalchini are a treat for your taste buds. Serve this pulao steaming hot with fresh curds.
Carrot Rice recipe - How to make Carrot Rice
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 4.
1 1/4 cups long grained rice (basmati)
2 tbsp ghee
12 mm (½") piece cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
4 whole peppercorns (kalimirch)
4 cardamoms (elaichi)
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/4 cup sliced onions
1 cup grated carrot
salt to taste
- Main Procedure
- Clean, wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Put 2½ cups of water to boil.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, cardamoms, fennel seeds and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
- Add the rice, carrots and salt and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the hot water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Separate each grain of rice lightly with a fork.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 256 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 474.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 7.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 24.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 28.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Tasty, mildly-spiced pulao
awesome taste...i tried first time the mix of spices and it gave fantastic taste with carrot and rice...it's feeling recipe for lunch or dinner...my family liked it very much and asked for more...