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, 1½ cup Raw Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Cashew (half), 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 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 571 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: 1½ cup Raw Rice; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 10 Cashew (half); 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 Carrot, Grated; 4½ cup Water; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; For garnish Coriander Leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as carrot rice · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

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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.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

3 people

Raw Rice1½ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Cashew (half)10
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Carrot, Grated4
Water4½ cup
Salt1½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor garnish

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	571kcal	1713kcal
Protein	10g	31g
Carbohydrate	105g	314g
Fat	13g	40g
Fibre	6.6g	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.
OilMustard SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliCurry leavesCashew (half)Onion
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 PowderCarrotWaterSalt
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, 1½ cup Raw Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Cashew (half), 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, 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 571 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

7 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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ShiyamalaOctober 2026
Very super
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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.