Carrot Rice

By Hapemom

Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. Does it get any better than that?

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 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.

While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.

Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions until golden brown. 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.