Carrot Rice Recipe
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Carrot Rice

By: Sowmya 
"Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. You will be surprised to taste this delicious rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (363)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3/4 cup grated carrots
  • salt to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2005 by KUBINATOR   view full review
This was an excellent alternative to plain rice. Here were the changes I made: I steamed my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by ALBIANNE   view full review
We loved it,I had no peanuts so I substituted 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (They come in a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
What a wonderful change from plain rice! Tasted even better the second day!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by KRANEY   view full review
WOW!!! This was to die for! I served it with "Baked Sesame Chicken" from this site, and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Misty Noriega   view full review
What a wonderful way to spice up the already delicious and fragrant basmati rice. My husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by JEANIRVIN   view full review
This is the best rice side dish I've ever used. Even my picky grandchildren, who don't like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by MOONNOODLE   view full review
This one sounded so exotic and yummy. Not sure what I did wrong but it was terrible! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by MISS ALLI   view full review
This recipe is a great way to spice up rice. I loved it. I used cashews instead of peanuts.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by MOLONEY   view full review
Took a lot of prep work, but such a festive side dish for Asian main dishes (Worked great with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by EMAPERU   view full review
What a nice change from the normal rice pilaf!I made it just as the recipe said,just using my...

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