It contains wholesome veggies, aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk all packed into hearty, filling and oh-so-cosy dish! Even though any rice dish is pure comfort food, it is packed with plenty of veggies like carrots, green peas, onion and garlic. This one pot wonder rice dish is perfect for a weekend lunch or for those chilly nights when you’re craving something warm and delicious but easy to whip up. Also, for any potlucks, lunch box or picnic, let this flavoursome Carrot & Coconut Pulao Rice be your go-to dish. I didn’t realise how many carrots I had accumulated during the Christmas holiday, because they were darn cheap. A 1kg carrot bag only for 29p, I forgot how many I bought that day but for two weeks there was a carrot dish was on our table every other day including one of them was this carrot rice which is a favourite of my family members.
PULAO RICE
Pulao, Pulav, Pilau or Pilaf is an easy rice dish which is cooked in one pot. In this recipe, rice is cooked with mild spices and veggies in spicy broth. Pulao rice cooks faster on medium to high heat.
CARROT AND COCONUT PULAO RICE
Add washed and soaked rice and all the ground spices ( Turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin and coriander and garam masala ). Fry the rice for another 2-3 minutes on high heat. Add coconut milk + water and salt. Mix well and cover the pan with a lid. Keep the heat High at this stage, after a 5-7 minutes check the rice, if it looks 50% cooked turn the heat low and let the rice cook another 5-7 minutes. Check the water level if rice is getting dryer add a couple of tablespoons of water. Once done turn off the heat, keep the lid closed and let the rice cook on ‘DUM’ in own steam. When serving add lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander and serve with raita, salad and papad.
MAKE IT IN INSTANT POT
Clean and wash 1 cup rice under the running cold water for 5-6 times. Drain all the water and leave it aside.
