Indian Carrot Rice
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 small jalapenos, seeded & diced finely
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon cashews
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Cook the basmati rice, according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, heat oil in skillet, add mustard seeds and when they start to sputter, add cashews. Cook until cashews are lightly browned.
- Add onion and jalapenos. Cook until onion is golden.
- Add tumeric, chili powder and salt. Cook 1 minute.
- Add carrots and 1 tbsp water. Cover and cook until carrots are soft.
- Add lemon juice, stir and then fold in peas and rice.
- Serve with cilantro leaves sprinkled on top.
basmati rice, oil, carrot, onion, jalapenos, frozen peas, cashews, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/indian-carrot-rice-484694 (may not work)