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Wash the rice
Wash and soak rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice and keep it aside.
- Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
- Calories221.8 kcal
- Carbs34.4 g (137.8 kcal)
- Protein4.4 g (17.5 kcal)
- Fats7.4 g (66.5 kcal)
Gajar pulao recipe
Gajar pulao is a tasty dish that can be incorporated into main meals.It is high in vitamin C which is a key nutrient for boosting immunity.
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
Milled raw rice
200 Grams
Carrot orange
50 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Curry leaves
10 Grams
Onion small
100 Grams
Cumin seeds
5 Grams
Cashew nut
10 Grams
Mustard seeds
2.5 Grams
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
5 Grams
Water
600 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Instructions
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Cook the rice
Add 1.5 cups water, salt and let it all come to a boil. Once the water starts boiling, add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Stir. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. After 10 minutes check the rice, if it isn’t done cook for additional 5 minutes.
3
Wash and chop the vegetables
Wash and grate the carrot. Chop the onion, green chilies and keep them aside.
4
Add the seasoning
Heat oil in a wide pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, ginger garlic paste. Additionally, add cashews and fry till they turn golden brown.
5
Add grated carrot
Once the cashews turn almost golden brown, add chopped onions and green chili. Fry till they turn translucent. Time to add grated carrot and fry for a minute till they shrink and change its colour.
6
Mix the rice
Once the carrots are cooked, add turmeric powder and salt to taste, add cooked rice. Mix well without breaking rice grains. cook for a minute.
7
Serve
Transfer the cooked rice to a serving plate and serve hot with yogurt or raita.
Nutrition Label
Gajar pulao
- Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
- Calories221.8 kcal
- Carbs34.4 g
- Fiber2.6 g
- Sugar1.8 g
- Protein4.4 g
- Fat7.4 g
- Saturated fat1.4 g
- Mono unsaturated fat3.1 g
- Poly unsaturated fat2.4 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium391.2 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
56 Medium
Moderate glycemic impact. Pairing with protein or fiber can help moderate blood sugar response.
How to flatten the spike
- Pair with a side salad for added fiber
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Gajar pulao | Aalu lebu kari | Aloo lemon curry | Batatyachya limbachyachi bhaji |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 221.8 kcal | 92.2 kcal | 92.2 kcal | 92.2 kcal |
| Carbs | 34.4 g | 11.8 g | 11.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.1 g | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 391.2 mg | 244.3 mg | 244.3 mg | 244.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
