Carrot Rice – Instant Pot Recipe

One pot meals are my go to recipes on a busy day. It’s simple to prepare yet fulfilling to eat. I have always loved trying out different varieties of one pot meals. I have had quite a success trying and experimenting with newer varieties of one pot meals. These one shot preparations are also good lunch box recipes.

Here is another one-pot recipe – Carrot Rice!

This recipe enhances the flavor of the basmati rice with the blend of the whole spices. Try this recipe and I am sure it will be one of your go-to dishes!

Recipe:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 3 people

METHOD:

Video Blog on Youtube : Food-Filment

WRITTEN RECIPE:

Ingredients:

Shredded Carrots – 1 Cup
Onions – 1
Green Chillies – 3 to 4
Ginger – 1/2 inch – chopped finely
Garlic – 1 to 2 cloves
Coriander leaves – for garnishing
Cloves – 3 to 4
Cinnamon – 1/4 to 1/2 inch stick
Peppercorns – few
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 Tsp
Oil – 2 Tbsp
Rice – 1.5 Cups
Water – 1.5 Cups
Salt – as per taste

How to:

Turn “ON” the instant pot in Sauté mode.

Heat Oil. Add the whole spices – Cloves, Cinnamon, Peppercorns and Cumin Seeds. Sauté till you get the aroma of the spices.

Next, add the chopped green chillies, ginger and garlic. Fry till done.

Then, add the shredded or grated carrots. Mix well.

Now, Add the salt, Garam masala, and cumin powder. Mix well.

It’s now time to add the rice. Wash and add the basmati rice and give it a good mix.

After adding rice, add the water required. Mix well.
- I add 1:1 ratio of water:rice for perfect non sticky rice dish. And I typically use long grain basmati rice only.