Carrot Rice

The veggie carrot is very popular and healthy that it forms a part of everyday cooking.This recipe of Carrot Rice is a real departure from the usual menu. It tastes great,is healthy and very easy to prepare.I am sure shredding one carrot doesnt take much time and this dish takes just few mins to prepare if the rice is already cooked :)

Time:Making Time (10 mins)

Difficulty level: Very Easy

Ingredients:

• Grated Carrots - 1 cup
• Green Peas - 1/2 cup
• Onions - 1 finely chopped
• Cooked Rice - 2 cups ( works with Basmati Rice too)
• Green Chillies - 3-4
• Roasted peanuts or cashews for garnish
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder -  a pinch
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
• Curry Leaves - 8-10
• Coriander Leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. In a vessel,add oil, when heated add the mustard seeds, Jeera seeds,Green Chillies ,turmeric powder, curry leaves and allow it to splutter.
2. Add the chopped Onions to this and allow it to cook for sometime till it turns light pink. 
3. Now add the grated carrots and Green peas and simmer for 2-3 mins.
4. Once the raw smell disappears,add 1 tsp of red chilli powder to this.Then add the cooked rice and mix well.Add salt to taste.
5. Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve hot with Raita or Papad.

Variations -

1.I just want to keep it simple and easy with just some tempering and so I don't use ginger-garlic in this preparation but if you want to use it, don't hesitate.
2.You can also fry a little peanuts or cashews and add it to the rice.