Carrot Rice

Ingredients

Cooked basmati rice – 3 cups

Carrots – 3 medium, grated

Onion  – 1 small, thinly sliced

Grated coconut – 1/2 cup

Ghee – 1.5 tbsp

Whole spices – cinnamon stick – 1", cardamon – 3 , cloves – 6 – 8, bay leaf – 1

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Cumin powder – 1/4tsp

Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp (optional)

Salt to taste

Method

1. Dry roast the chilly powder, coriander powder and cumin powder at medium heat for a few seconds. Take care not to burn them. Set aside.

2. Heat ghee in a pan, at medium heat. Fry the whole masalas for a few seconds. Add the onions and little salt. Stir fry until browned. Add the grated carrot. Stir for about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the grated coconut and fried masala powder (chilly, coriander and cumin powder). Mix well and stir for a few seconds. Add cooked rice and mix gently. Switch off and serve with raita / pappad/ any pickle of your choice.