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Carrot Rice
Sowmya
"Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. You will be surprised to taste this delicious rice."
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Ingredients
35 m servings 179Original recipe yields 6 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, grind peanuts in a blender and set aside. Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts. When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Most helpful positive review
6/30/2005
This was an excellent alternative to plain rice. Here were the changes I made: I steamed my rice, tried almonds instead of peanuts first and then tried peanuts and my husband and I both prefere...
Most helpful critical review
8/10/2002
This one sounded so exotic and yummy. Not sure what I did wrong but it was terrible! The minced ginger was crunchy and inedible and I thought the whole thing was really dry. We just couldn't eat...
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6/30/2005
This was an excellent alternative to plain rice. Here were the changes I made: I steamed my rice, tried almonds instead of peanuts first and then tried peanuts and my husband and I both prefere...
3/10/2005
We loved it,I had no peanuts so I substituted 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (They come in a bag already shelled/lightly salted - great for adding a little nutty flavour to salads too), I grated 1 l...
4/26/2002
What a wonderful change from plain rice! Tasted even better the second day!
1/29/2004
What a wonderful way to spice up the already delicious and fragrant basmati rice. My husband and I both love basmati rice already, but this was excellent. I put a bit too much cayenne in for him...
10/16/2001
WOW!!! This was to die for! I served it with "Baked Sesame Chicken" from this site, and green peas. Thanks so much for the recipe!
6/24/2002
This is the best rice side dish I've ever used. Even my picky grandchildren, who don't like rice, liked this dish. I used a zester to make long spaghetti like carrot pieces instead of grating ...
8/10/2002
This one sounded so exotic and yummy. Not sure what I did wrong but it was terrible! The minced ginger was crunchy and inedible and I thought the whole thing was really dry. We just couldn't eat...
10/28/2004
This recipe is a great way to spice up rice. I loved it. I used cashews instead of peanuts.
10/15/2002
What a nice change from the normal rice pilaf!I made it just as the recipe said,just using my lemon zester to grate the carrot as another reviewer did,and it was delicious!Will definitely be mak...