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Carrot Rice: A Colourful & Wholesome One-Pot Meal

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Carrot Rice is a simple, nutritious rice dish made with grated carrots, mild spices, and aromatic tempering. It’s quick to prepare, light, and perfect for lunchboxes or as a comforting weekday meal.
prep time 10 Mins
cook time 20 Mins
chef Ankita Singh
Carrot Rice: A Colourful & Wholesome One-Pot Meal

Carrot Rice is a South Indian-inspired dish that turns humble carrots into a flavourful and vibrant rice preparation. Grated or finely chopped carrots are sautéed with onion, green chilli, ginger, and a light tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices. The cooked rice is then tossed with this carrot mixture, resulting in a dish that is mildly spiced, subtly sweet from carrots, and deliciously aromatic.

It’s a great way to include vegetables in your meals and is especially useful for kids who may otherwise avoid carrots. The dish is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, and can be served plain, with papad, pickle, raita, or even dal for a fuller meal. Carrot rice is also travel
Step 1

Prepare rice
 Cook rice and allow it to cool slightly so the grains remain separate.

Prepare rice Cook rice and allow it to cool slightly so the grains remain separate.
Step 2

Tempering
 Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, curry leaves, and sauté briefly.

Tempering Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, curry leaves, and sauté briefly.
Step 3

Sauté aromatics
 Add onion, green chilli, and ginger. Cook until onions turn translucent.

Step 4

Add carrots & spices
 Stir in grated carrots, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes until carrots soften but remain slightly crunchy.

Step 5

Mix rice
 Add cooked rice to the carrot mixture. Gently toss until evenly coated.

Add carrots & spices Stir in grated carrots, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes until carrots soften but remain slightly crunchy.
Step 6

Garnish & serve
 Finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve warm.

Mix rice Add cooked rice to the carrot mixture. Gently toss until evenly coated.

Tips and Tricks

  1. Use day-old rice for fluffier texture (just like fried rice).

  2. Don’t overcook carrots; they should retain slight crunch for better taste.

  3. Add roasted peanuts or cashews for extra crunch and protein.

  4. For a spicier version, add a little sambar powder or garam masala.

  5. Can also be made with brown rice or millets for a healthier twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes, skip them and add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) for flavour.

 Yes, it’s perfect as it tastes good even at room temperature.

It pairs well with curd, pickle, papad, or dal.

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