Carrot Rice

Prep - Peel and grate 3 Carrots and keep aside. Wash and soak 1 1/2 cups of Basmati rice for 30 minutes.

In a wide pan, add 2 tbsp of Ghee and tbsp of Oil and heat on medium. Splutter a tsp of Mustard Seeds, a tsp of Cumin Seeds, Few Curry Leaves for few seconds. Add 2 tbsp of broken Cashews and saute until golden brown. Add finely chopped 1/2 Red / Yellow Onion, 2 thinly slices Green Chilies and a pinch of Turmeric Powder and saute till the onions turn golden brown. Add the grated Carrot and Salt to taste, sauteing and mixing until the carrot is cooked.

On medium heat, add 2 3/4 cups of Water and the soaked Basmati Rice to the pan. Mix well and cover cook until the rice is cooked. Remove from heat an serve warm with appadams and yogurt.