Carrot Pulao

My son was very fussy one day and refused to eat anything. He likes carrots hence decided to make this …a last try to make him eat something. I always make this when I call people over for dinner…my friends generally like this since it is different from the ones we always eat (peas pulao, capsicum rice). So they find this different and also like the way I make it.
A nice way to introduce carrots for kids who do not like it .

Ingredients for making Carrot rice

1 Cup Basmathi or Raw rice (as per your taste)
Carrots 3 Big (grated)
Onions 1 medium size (finely chopped)
Curry leaves
Cinnamom 1 inch
Bay Leaf – 1
Cloves – 3 to 4 Cardomom - 4
Cashew few
Masala powder – Heat a tsp of oil and roast Jeera, dhaniya, red chillies and coconut (dry coconut is a better choice or nicely fry the fresh coconut till it turns brown)

Cook rice and keep aside. It should come separated and should not be sticky. I prefer to cook the rice in microwave. It is fast and easy. Generally prefer adding the cinnamom, bay leaf and cloves as is (without grinding it – since the taste of the carrot rice turns different..but leave it as per your taste buds).
Take 2 tbs of oil and ghee – add the curry leaves, broken cashews ,a tsp of Jeera, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick.
Now add the onions and fry till it becomes transparent. Add the grated carrots and fry it until the raw smell is gone. Add salt and the masala powder and fry it for some time. Now add the rice and mix it well.
Carrot rice is ready to be served. Compliment it with plain yoghurt or onion raitha.
My son loved it.