SAUDI CARROT BASMATI RICE (ZAINAB'S MOM'S)
I give this 5 stars. It's very delicious and a nice colourful presentation. I serve this along with a small whole roasted chicken and a fresh salad. Modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Also required: 2 paper towels cut in half.
- Wash rice in a sieve until water runs clear.
- Soak rice for at least 15 minutes in a pot of cold water.
- Toast pine nuts in a small dry frying pan until browned a bit. Be careful not to burn them.
- Drain rice and add all ingredients to a large bottomed pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 13-18 minutes, still covered.
- Uncover and fuff with a fork leaving it on the same burner.
- Place 3 of the paper towel pieces around the rim of the pot and cover tightly again.
- Use the forth one for any mess or save for later.
- Leave to sit for 20 minutes with paper towels. (This makes for fluffier rice).
- Fluff again and serve.
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Ali Hosse
a@aol.comThis rice is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
Qamar Raza
q_raza@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.
Edgar Mesa
mesaedgar88@hotmail.frThis rice is a great side dish for any type of protein. It's also delicious on its own.
ISMAÏL Nourthi
nourthi-i@hotmail.comI love that this rice can be made in one pot. It's so easy to clean up.
Ibrahim Mwanje
m_ibrahim70@hotmail.comThis rice is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a very affordable dish to make.
George Watson
watson@aol.comI've tried many different carrot rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Esskeetit Ayeee
esskeetit.ayeee17@gmail.comThis rice is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Alex Jr Saenz
saenz_a@gmail.comI made this rice for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.
Shakiba Johnson
s.johnson83@gmail.comI used brown rice instead of basmati rice and it turned out great. This recipe is very adaptable.
Moondip Gurung
mg3@gmail.comI'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still very good.
Khagendra Bhujel
b81@gmail.comThis rice is delicious! The carrots and raisins add a nice sweetness and the spices give it a nice kick.
Obert T Mafuta
obert@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!
Foustine Kiptoo
foustine-k15@gmail.comThis is my new favorite rice recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Zohaib Iftikhar
i-z14@gmail.comI made this rice for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Raju Biswakarma
r5@yahoo.comThis rice is so versatile! I've served it with chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always a hit.
Lilyanna-Mae Dilley (Luvvaxxbby77)
d_l38@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The carrots were cooked perfectly and the spices were very flavorful.
Premies Jack
jack-premies67@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet carrots and raisins, and they didn't even notice the healthy spices.
Faisal ali ali
faisal@hotmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have these ingredients on hand, so it's a great go-to meal when I'm short on time.
Lisa Lali
l@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe to the letter and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the carrots and raisins added a nice touch of sweetness.
Chukwuma Henry
c_h@yahoo.comThis Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice was a delight! The flavors of the carrots, raisins, and spices blended perfectly, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.