Carrot Rice
Carrot is highly rich in Vitamin A, which improves vision, develops immunity, for a glowing skin, for healthy teeth and gums. Carrot contains beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can prevent cancer.
Ingredients
*Raw rice or basmati rice 1 cup
Carrot 1 big grated
Bay leaf 1
Cinnamon 1 small piece
Clove 2
Cardamom 1
Onion 1 medium size sliced
Green chilly 2 slit
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1/4 tea spoon
Cashewnut or peanut 1 table spoon (optional)
Curry leaves few
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Ghee or oil 2 teaspoon
Salt as required
Method
Cook rice separately and keep aside.
Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Roast the cashew nuts or peanuts till golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
In the same pan add all the whole spices and fry till the aroma comes, then add the sliced onion, sauté for a while, add slit green chillies and ginger garlic paste and stir well till the raw smell goes. add the curry leaves and sauté for a while.
Add the grated carrot stir well for 5 – 6 minutes. Add coriander powder and salt. Let it cook for 2 minutes. Finally add the cooked rice, roasted nuts and mix thoroughly.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
*You can also use cooked left over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Carrots / Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 41
Total Fat 0.2 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 69 mg 2%
Potassium 320 mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10 g 3%
Dietary fiber 2.8 g 11%
Sugar 4.7 g
Protein 0.9 g 1%
Vitamin A 334% Vitamin C
Calcium 3% Iron 1%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium
