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Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice – Carrot Veggie Turmeric Pilaf – 1 Pot 30 Minute

March 18, 2016 By Richa 31 Comments

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Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices and shredded Carrots. 30 minute Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe. Pin this Recipe!

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Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices and shredded Carrots. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe | VeganRicha.com 30 minute meal

Spring is in the air. Seriously it is. Sneezing and watery eyes all around. Easter calls for a load of sweet carrot stuff. For a change, make this savory carrot pilaf!

This spiced Indian style fried rice has toasted nuts, veggies, spices of course, and grated carrots. The grated carrots look like orange rice grains and look super pretty. Use chopped carrots for quicker. Use any spices you have and add herbs and flavor of choice. This rice can be served by itself with a dash of lemon or chutney/dressing or served as a side pilaf with curries, or gravy. I use brown rice in the pilaf, use any rice or other cooked grains of choice. 

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe | VeganRicha.com

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices and shredded Carrots. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe | VeganRicha.com

More Carrot and Spring Recipes from the blog:

  • Cabbage Carrot Pacankes – Okonomiyaki
  • Carrot Peanut Soup
  • Carrot Cake Pancakes
  • Asparagus Basil soup. 
  • Smoky Asparagus Tofu Spring Scramble 

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices and shredded Carrots. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe | VeganRicha.com

I have this thing with most brown rice. a- It just doesn’t sit well with my tummy, and b- seems to overpower the dish. I mean the flavors disappear by the time one is done chewing the darn rice! Thankfully, I did not let that get in the way of trying my own ways to use brown rice. I prefer Brown Basmati (long or short grain) rice. It cooks faster and softer. Well cooked and well spiced like this pilaf and you will be in love.

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe | VeganRicha.com

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Soyfree #Recipe | VeganRicha.com #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
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Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice - Carrot Pilaf

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe. Add more Peas or chickpeas to make this a full meal.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (32.25 g) chopped raw cashews or other nuts.
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) mustard seeds
  • 6 curry leaves optional
  • 1/2 cup (7 g) chopped red onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) knob ginger finely chopped
  • 1 hot green chile or use cayenne to taste later
  • 1 cup (100 g) cauliflower florets small florets
  • 1 cup (128 g) packed or more grated or shredded Carrots use chopped for quicker
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp (0.5 tsp) turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garam masala or curry powder or use ground cumin + coriander
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp (0.25 tsp) cayenne
  • 1/2 cup (20 g) packed chopped baby greens
  • 1/2 cup (118.29 g) other quick cooking veggies of choice such as a mix of zucchini peas, bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2-3 tbsp (2 tbsp) water
  • 2 cups (390 g) cooked brown rice
  • 3/4 tsp (0.75 tsp) or more salt
  • lemon juice and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Dry roast the nuts on a skillet until lightly golden and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. when the oil is hot, add cumin and mustard seeds and let them cook until they change color considerably or start to pop. Add the curry leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, chili and pinch of salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the cauliflower and mix. cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and a splash of water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add the spices and mix in for a few seconds. Add the greens and veggies, ketchup and a splash of water. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked al dente or to preference. .
  • Add the cooked rice, salt and roasted nuts and toss well. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Add more salt and cayenne if needed. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with a liberal drizzle of lemon juice, some garam masala and cilantro and serve. Serve as is , or with dal, curries or a drizzle of avocado cream (blended avocado lemon cilantro salt and pepper), or with mint chutney.

Notes

Use peeled and grated fresh Turmeric root instead of some of the carrots for variation.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice - Carrot Pilaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 330mg14%
Potassium 681mg19%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 11075IU222%
Vitamin C 104mg126%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Vegetable Carrot Fried Rice with Indian spices. Carrot Veggie Brown Rice Pilaf. Colorful flavorful side for Easter or Holidays. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Recipe | VeganRicha.com

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Filed Under: gluten free, Indian Vegan Recipes, main course:India, One Pot Meals, side, soy free Tagged With: 1 pot, 30 minute, vegan



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  1. Cassie Autumn Tran says

    March 18, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Looks delicious! I love carrots and all of the vegetables you included in this rice!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks! Loads of spring veggies and carrots.

      Reply
  2. Rusty says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:19 am

    This looks lovely, definitely one to try. You’ve converted me to cumin seeds, they have a more complex flavour than the powder, especially toasted first. The only problem is as my spice collection is growing it has taken over a whole cupboard in my kitchen!
    I think not all brown rice is the same, there are some brands I like and some that are just chewy cardboard. In the UK at least the Traidcraft brown rice is my preferred brand, I get it mail order if I can’t get it in the shops. With the added benefit of being fairly traded.
    X Rusty

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 20, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      🙂 yes, so many spices have many flavor profiles, toasted dry, toasted in oil, ground and toasted etc. My spice cabinet is spread beyond the cabinet, into the pantry and more!:)

      Yes its like any rice. Many varieties. The fat brown or dark brown or brown jasmine rice doesnt go well with me at all.

      Reply
  3. IR says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    This looks yummy Richa!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you Isabel. You are back! I missed you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nina says

    March 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    This was fantastic! Loved the spices in this. We added the extra veg you suggested – zucchini, peas and bell pepper. Was really delicious. I always have dried curry leaves (bought fresh at Indian market and dried on a plate on kitchen counter) on hand just for your dishes. Also have an exploding spice cabinet because of you, even have gf Hing! Thanks again for great recipe, Nina

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 25, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      Awesome! you should freeze the curry leaves and use them frozen. The flavor is much stronger that way. The frozen leaves stay good for 6 to 8 months!

      Reply
      • Nina says

        August 2, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        Richa! We made this again and my daughter and I cannot get over your brilliance with spices. This is so flavorful and layered. Gorgeous!

        Reply
        • Richa says

          August 2, 2016 at 6:46 pm

          awesome!

          Reply
        • Richa says

          March 8, 2017 at 11:58 am

          Hey Nina,
          Hope you are doing well. Havent seen you on the blog for a while, so thought to check.
          Richa

          Reply
  5. Laura says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I doubled up on the cauliflower as the ‘extra veggie’ and may have doubled up on the cashews because I love them. BF loved it too and I got to use some garden veggies. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Yay! Awesome!!

      Reply
  6. Catherine Wells says

    September 10, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful recipe!! I only found your blog yesterday (via Pinterest) and all of your recipes looked really tempting.
    I bulked up some of the quantities as my son has a huge appetite.I asked him how any stars out of five he would award it and he said five….I do too!My son said that the aroma of the spices on the plate when I handed it to him was wonderful.
    Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      September 10, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Awesome! I am so glad to hear that!!

      Reply
  7. Rob S says

    January 6, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    I make this regularly. It’s delicious and relatively easy especially if leftover rice is on hand. I vary the veggies here and there depending on what I have. It’s a great end of the week meal to use up vegetables. I usually kick up the spice a bit unless I’m cooking for friends. The spices are a must.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 6, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      you speak my language! more spices the better.

      Reply
  8. Constance Braid says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    This is so delicious and colorful. The perfect way to use up the cauliflower and veggie odds and ends.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 10, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thanks! Its a favorite in our house too. variations every other week.

      Reply
  9. Régine Bohar says

    February 3, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner and it was absolutely amazing (I didn’t have ketchup, and replaced it with a couple canned tomatoes). This is going with my favorites. My only regret is that your recipes are only for two people (very generous portions, though), when I would have liked to eat this for 2 or 3 days in a row! Any idea how to adjust the spices if I double (or triple) the other quantities? I think maybe only 1 and 1/2 times instead of 2, but I am not too sure! I love Indian cooking and I am also trying to become completely vegan, so I am thrilled having stumbled about your fantastic blog. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 8, 2017 at 11:48 am

      I would double most of the spices except the heat like cayenne, black pepper etc. Those you can start with 1.5 times and add more later.

      Reply
  10. Diane Wilson says

    February 20, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    Which Brown rice brand do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 21, 2018 at 10:13 am

      i use lundberg brown basmati

      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    March 3, 2018 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! Very adaptable. I just use whatever veggies I happen to have on hand and it always turns out delicious!

    Reply
  12. Keren says

    December 27, 2019 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Perfect. I had lots of vegetables to use up so in addition to the carrots I added shaved broccoli and cauliflower stems, fennel and a bit of lettuce and scallions, as greens. The ratio was probably more veggies to rice, plus I added cooked lentils. Doubled the seasoning and used tomato paste instead of ketchup. This ended up the perfect dish for a cold day: delicious, intriguing, spicy, rich and highly satisfying. I’ll be enjoying leftovers over the next few days.
    Thanks, Richa, for yet another superb recipe.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 27, 2019 at 11:33 am

      awesome!

      Reply

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