CARROT RICE

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Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. You will be surprised to taste this delicious rice.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
¼ cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon margarine
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup grated carrots
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, grind peanuts in a blender and set aside. Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts. When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 34.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Emily Gitu
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love carrots, but they're not always so excited about eating them plain. This recipe is a great way to sneak some carrots into their diet without them even realizing it.


Welcome Foxy UwU
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I like to make a big batch of this on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week. It's also a great dish to take for lunch.


Shahroz Ali
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The carrots were cooked perfectly and had a slightly sweet flavor that I really liked. I will definitely be making this dish again!


jalsai cricket
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I often have a few carrots left over from my weekly grocery shopping, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Amelja Allko
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots add a nice sweetness to the dish and the rice is always cooked perfectly. I like to serve this dish with grilled chicken or fish.


Khaliah Mila
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The carrots add a nice sweetness and crunch to the dish, and the rice is always cooked perfectly.


Suman Gaire
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. I also added a few chopped carrots to the rice cooker along with the rice and water.


Katumba Ramathan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The carrots add a nice sweetness to the dish and the rice is always cooked perfectly. I like to add a little bit of chopped parsley or cilantro at the end for a pop of color and flavor.


jeaniene de lange
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The carrots and rice cook together in one pot, which saves time and cleanup. The end result is a delicious and healthy dish that the whole family will enjoy.


Dolores McGlotten
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but this recipe changed my mind! The carrots were cooked perfectly and had a slightly sweet flavor. The rice was also fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again!