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:

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.

• Now, turn OFF the sauté mode on your Instant pot. Close lid. Make sure the vent is in sealing position. 

• Select ‘Pressure Cook’ and set the time to 6 minutes. Allow it to cook and let the pot go on a Natural Pressure Release. 

• Once done, garnish with caramelized onions (Onions fried in ghee) and chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve hot with raita and pickle. Enjoy!