CARROT PULAV / CARROT RICE

Here is your ultimate comfort food...straight from your Mom's kitchen....

Loaded with the goodness of carrots and spiked with a dash of green peas....

Perfect for your packed lunch or a quick meal ...


INGREDIENTS

• BASMATI RICE -2 CUPS
• ONION- 2
• GRATED CARROT-2 CUPS
• GREEN PEAS (shelled) -1 CUP
• GARLIC-4 CLOVES
• GREEN CHILLIES-4
• CUMIN SEEDS- 1/2 TEASPOON
• BAY LEAVES -2
• CLOVES-4
• CINNAMON -2 SMALL STICKS
• OIL -2 TABLESPOON
• CASHEW NUTS -8 to 10
• CORIANDER LEAVES -FEW
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Soak the rice for 10 minutes.Drain keep aside for  10 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a pressure pan.
• Fry the spices.
• Add the chopped green chillies ,garlic and chopped onions.
• Fry for a few minutes.
• Now ,add the grated carrots,green peas(shelled).Fry for a minute.
• Add the drained rice and stir well.
• Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste.
• Bring to a boil in a pressure pan.
• Close the lid and place the weight.
• Cook for 4 whistles.
• Open the cooker after the pressure subsides.
• Fluff up the rice.
• Garnish with fried cashews and coriander leaves.
• Serve with any dhal or gravy of your choice.
• Even a simple raitha  and chips will be fine.