Spicy Carrot Rice

 Today the humble carrot is featured in another new avatar-CARROT RICE!If you think that carrot makes the rice a little sweeter-change your thoughts:-).This is quite spicy!A one pot meal loaded with Beta Carotene for Day 2 of Blogging Marathon#26
INGREDIENTS
Carrot    3
Onion    2
Ginger Garlic paste 1tsp
Green chillies   3
Red chilli powder  1tsp
Coriander powder  1tsp
Cumin powder       1tsp
Garam Masala        1tsp
Lemon                   1(small)
Basmati rice          1 cup
Oil                          2 tbsp
Cumin seeds          1tsp
Salt                        to taste

PREPARATION
Wash and peel the carrots. Grate it finely.
Cut the onions into small pieces
Cook the rice in enough water till it is 3/4 cooked. Drain it completely and let it cool
Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds to it.
Once it sizzles add the onion and fry till it becomes transparent and then add the cut green chillies and fry a little
Now add the ginger garlic  paste and fry for a minute.
Now add the grated carrot, mix well and continue to cook till the raw smell goes off
Time to add the dry masala powders and mix well.Cook for another 2 minutes
Add the salt, mix well and cook for 1 minute
Now add the cooked rice to this and mix well.
Switch off the fire. Squeeze the lemon juice and mix well .
Serve warm with a raita of your choice.
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