How long does Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?

4 Carrot, 1.5 cup Raw Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?

About 573 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice

Name: Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 10 Cashew (half); For garnish Coriander Leaves; 4.5 cup Water; 4 Carrot, Grated; 1.5 cup Raw Rice

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Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving573 cal

Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

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Lunchbox carrot rice of raw rice and grated carrot pressure-cooked with turmeric and cashews. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for3 servings

Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Cashew (half)10
Coriander LeavesFor garnish
Water4.5 cup
Carrot, Grated4
Raw Rice1.5 cup

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	573kcal	1719kcal
Protein	10g	31g
Carbohydrate	105g	315g
Fat	13g	40g
Fibre	6.7g	20g
Sugar	7.1g	21g

Cookd masalas for carrot

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes.
Raw Rice
2
Heat a cooker, add oil. Add mustard, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, curry leaves and let it crackle. Add the cashew nuts and saute for a few seconds. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns translucent.
Mustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesOnionSunflower OilCuminCashew (half)
3
Add turmeric powder and the grated carrots and mix well for 2-3 minutes. Add water and salt. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
Turmeric PowderSaltWaterCarrot
4
Add the soaked and strained rice. Cover and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Turn off the flame and let the steam reduce gradually. Open the cooker, fluff the rice and serve it hot.
Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?: 4 Carrot, 1.5 cup Raw Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Lunchbox Special Carrot Rice?: About 573 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes

vijilingeshJune 2023
Awesome…. Taste is so good. My children’s really love this recipe …. Plz upload lunch box recipes for kids🙏🙏🙏
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ArasiAugust 2024
it's yummy😋
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
super one😘
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A Cookd cookJuly 2023
Awesome taste is so good my children are like so much. thanks for the recipe
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A Cookd cookJune 2023
Awesome.. please come up with lunch box series.
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Jone PearlsonJune 2023
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe..Please do come up with the lunch box series.