CARROT RICE

INGREDIENTS : 

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Carrot - 150 gms

Cloves -2

Cinnamon sticks - 2

Bay/ Brinji leaves- 2

Annasi -2

Coconut milk - 1/4 cup

Green Chillies -3

Sambar powder / Chilli powder- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Cashews -  few(optional)

Salt to taste

Olive oil- 4 tbsps

METHOD OF PREPARATION : 

1) Clean and soak rice in water for 15 minutes.

2) Heat oil in a pressure cooker . Once hot , add cinnamon sticks , cloves , annasi, bay leaves. Once the flavour rules out ,add sliced onions and saute till tender .

3) Add sliced Green Chillies, grated carrot and saute till the raw smell leaves.

4) Add spice powders,salt, 1 cup of water and coconut milk . Bring it to boil.

5) Drain the water and add rice. Cook for 2 whisltes . Switch off the stove and keep aside for 5 minutes, till the pressure leaves. Don't open the whistle immediately after removing from the flame. 

Serve hot yummy Carrot Rice with Raitha .