Carrots offer incredible versatility and health benefits. Enjoyed raw or cooked, they're packed with vitamin A, supporting vision and healthy skin. This simple yet delicious dish is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch, side dish, or even a light vegetarian meal. This recipe features tender rice tossed with sweet and colorful carrots, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
In just a few steps, you can create this wholesome dish packed with essential nutrients. Learn how to easily incorporate this vibrant side into your meals, and discover the simple joy of carrot rice!
Tips for Making Yummy Carrot Rice:
- Don't overcook the rice: Cook it according to package instructions or until al dente for a perfect texture.
- Use fresh, brightly colored carrots: These offer the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the carrots finely: This allows them to cook evenly and distribute flavor throughout the rice.
- Sauté the grated carrots briefly: This helps bring out their sweetness and adds a slightly different texture compared to completely cooked carrots.
- Adjust the spices: Modify the amount of turmeric, salt, and sambar powder to your preference.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice: This adds a touch of acidity and brightness to the dish.
- Add protein: Include cooked vegetables like peas or corn, or even shredded chicken or tofu for a heartier option.
- Experiment with spices: Explore adding a pinch of garam masala or red chili powder for a different flavor profile.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Chopped cilantro or parsley add a pop of color and freshness.
Some Interesting Vegetable Rice Varieties to try:
- Beetroot Pulao - Beetroot Pulao is an easy one pot meal with goodness of Beetroot and flavored with spices. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It is perfect for the lunch box.
- Cabbage Rice - Cabbage Rice, a quick, easy to make healthy rice variety which is a perfect recipe for Kid's Lunch Box. Cabbage along with onions, peas are sauteed with salt, green chili and ginger. To this sauteed veggies, cooked rice is added and gently mixed. A
- Vangibath | Brinjal Rice - Vangi Bath or Brinjal Rice is very popular dish in Karnataka. A delectably yummy dish made with brinjal and a special spice powder.
Recipe Card to make Carrot Rice
Carrot Rice | Kids Lunch Box Recipes
Equipments Needed
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Vegetable Grater
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 323kcal
Craving a simple yet flavorful dish? Look no further than Carrot Rice! This vibrant and wholesome recipe is packed with tender rice, sweet carrots, and aromatic spices. Our easy-to-follow instructions guide you through each step, from prepping the ingredients to cooking the perfect pot of rice. Learn how to make this delicious and nutritious dish in no time, and discover tips for customizing it to your taste preferences. Enjoy Carrot Rice as a delightful lunch, side dish, or even a light vegetarian meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 Cup Cooked Rice 1 Cup - 250ml
- 1 Onion Finely Chopped
- 200 grams Carrot
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Sambar Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust As Needed
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon Ghee we can use oil too
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 no Green Chili slit
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal
- 1 teaspoon Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu)
- 2 tablespoon Cashews (or Peanuts)
Instructions
- Grate the 200 grams Carrot and set it aside. Finely chop 1 Onion and have it ready.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil in a pan, adding 1 tablespoon Ghee for extra flavor. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds and let them sputter.
- Add 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal, 1 teaspoon Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu) and 2 tablespoon Cashews in the oil. Mix well and fry until the dals turn light brown.
- Next, add 1 no Green Chili and 1 sprig Curry Leaves, and stir well to combine.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Once the onion is cooked, add the grated carrot and mix well. Season with ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, ½ teaspoon Sambar Powder and 1 teaspoon Salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot is softened through.
- Once the carrot is softened through, turn off the heat. Gently fold in 2 Cup Cooked Rice with a spatula. Mix until the rice is evenly coated with the carrot masala. Garnish it with chopped 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves
- The yummy Carrot rice is ready to serve.
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Notes
Tips for Making Yummy Carrot Rice:
- Don’t overcook the rice: Cook it according to package instructions or until al dente for a perfect texture.
- Use fresh, brightly colored carrots: These offer the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the carrots finely: This allows them to cook evenly and distribute flavor throughout the rice.
- Sauté the grated carrots briefly: This helps bring out their sweetness and adds a slightly different texture compared to completely cooked carrots.
- Adjust the spices: Modify the amount of turmeric, salt, and sambar powder to your preference.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice: This adds a touch of acidity and brightness to the dish.
- Add protein: Include cooked vegetables like peas or corn, or even shredded chicken or tofu for a heartier option.
- Experiment with spices: Explore adding a pinch of garam masala or red chili powder for a different flavor profile.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Chopped cilantro or parsley add a pop of color and freshness.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Rice | Kids Lunch Box Recipes
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method with Step by Step Pictures:
- Grate the carrot and set it aside. Finely chop the onion and have it ready.
- Heat the oil in a pan, adding a teaspoon of ghee for extra flavor. Once hot, add the mustard seeds and let them sputter.
- Add split urad dal, channa dal, and cashews to the oil. Mix well and fry until the dals turn light brown.
- Next, add the green chili and curry leaves, and stir well to combine.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Once the onion is cooked, add the grated carrot and mix well. Season with turmeric, salt, and sambar powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot is softened through.
- Once the carrot is softened through, turn off the heat. Gently fold in the cooked rice with a spatula. Mix until the rice is evenly coated with the carrot masala.
- The yummy Carrot rice is ready to serve.
