Carrot Rice

Carrot Rice

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

* 1 cup basmati rice
* 2 cups water
* 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
* 1 tablespoon margarine
* 1 onion, sliced
* 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
* 3/4 cup grated carrots
* salt to taste
* cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside. Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions until golden brown. Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts. When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients. Garnish with chopped cilantro.