How long does it take to make Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao?

The total time to make Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao is 50 minutes. Preparation takes 20 minutes and cooking takes 30 minutes.

How many servings does this Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao recipe make?

This recipe makes 3-4 servings of Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao.

What type of cuisine is Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao?

Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao is a Indian dish from the Pulao Recipes category.

Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao

Name: Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3-4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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

Archana Doshi

April 19, 2018

2604 Ratings

Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 20 M|Cook: 30 M|Total: 50 M

Makes:3-4 Servings

Meal:Dinner

Cuisine:Indian

The Carrot Rice or Spiced Carrot Pulao is another variation of the mixed rice dishes that are served in the South Indian Cuisine. The carrot rice recipe is made from fresh sauteed carrots and spiced with cardamom powder and sambar powder.

The Carrot Rice tastes delicious when served along with Boondi Raita and a roasted Papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too.

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The Carrot Rice tastes delicious when served along with Boondi Raita and a roasted Papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too.

If you like this recipe, take a look at more similar Rice Recipes that you can make for your everyday meals:

Ingredients

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 for Carrot Rice Recipe - Spiced Carrot Pulao

To begin making the Carrot Rice Recipe (Spiced Carrot Pulao), heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds; allow it to crackle.

Then add onions and ginger; sauté until the onions are tender and golden.

Add the grated carrots, sprinkle some salt and sauté the carrots until they are soft and cooked. Stir in the curry leaves, 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.

The Carrot Rice tastes delicious when served along with Boondi Raita and a roasted Papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too.