Carrot Zucchini Rice Pilaf Recipe

A few mouthful of this flavorsome carrot zucchini pilaf with natural plain yogurt, that is all you need to make a complete, comfy and cozy meal.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/carrot-zucchini-pilaf/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» Carrot Zucchini Rice Pilaf Recipe:

• 1 cup basmati rice (soaked at least for one hour in water)
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• Salt as per taste
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, grated or finely chopped
• 4 pods green cardamom (hari elaihci)
• 2 pods black cardamom (moti elaichi)
• 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)
• 1 star anise (chakraphool)
• 2 dried red chili (sukhi lal mirch)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (you can also use cayenne pepper)
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1/4 cup grapes (I used purple)
• 2 tablespoons oil (I used olive oil)
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter), optional

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Carrot Zucchini Pilaf:

1. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
2. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom, cinnamon stick, dried red chili, black cardamom, and star anise.
3. Saute for a few seconds or until they start to splutter.
4. Add chopped onions, chopped garlic, and saute for 3-4 minutes.
5. Now add tomatoes, green chilies and saute for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add grated carrot, grated zucchini, salt, and saute for 5 minutes.
7. Add curry powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and mix well to combine.
8. Add drained rice, and 2 cups of water. (Use boiling water for faster cooking).
9. Mix well, and let the water come to boil.
10. Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for about 10 minutes or until the rice is well cooked. Do not overcook the rice.
11. Then drizzle 1 tablespoon of clarified butter on top, if you want.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves, grapes, raisins, and fresh salad.
13. Serve hot with raita and some pickle.

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