Carrot Rice

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Ghee - 2 tsps

Cinnamon - 1/2" piece

Cloves - 2 

Peppercorns - 4 whole or Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp

Cardamom - 1 

Onions - 1/2 cup, sliced

Grated Carrot - 1 cup

Salt to taste

Method:

Clean, wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

Put 2½ cups of water to boil. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, cardamoms and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent. Add the rice, carrots and salt and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the hot water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Separate each grain of rice lightly with a fork. Serve hot.

Inspired from Tarla Dalal