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    Home » International Vegetarian » Yemen Carrot Rice

    Instant Pot Carrot Rice Recipe

    Published: Oct 1, 2021 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Yemen Carrot rice is an absolutely delicious and delicately spiced side dish. It is a quick and easy to make recipe that needs just a few ingredients.

    I make this Yemeni style carrot pulao in the Instant Pot. It saves time and makes it a perfect dish for a weeknight. Serve it with a curry or dal to make a wholesome meal.

    White bowl with Yemen Carrot Rice

    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the recipe

    I love exploring international vegetarian dishes. That gives me a chance to travel without a passport. One of my favorite cuisines is the Middle East. The use of spices and the gorgeously colorful dishes make it so exotic and intriguing.

    In that quest, I found this rice recipe from Yemen, an Arab country in Southwest Asia. This rice with carrot and Yemeni spices is simple and easy to make. Being a South Indian who eats lots of rice, this was the perfect recipe to try.

    Yemen is similar to South India, rice is a standard feature for at least one of the meals in a day. It is typically served with lamb or other meat based dishes. But being a vegetarian, I love to serve it with either this Moroccan red lentil soup or paneer curry.

    This Yemen Carrot rice recipe is very simple to make. It is an one-pot dish that makes it perfect for a week night meal. It is very mildly spiced just green chili and some ground pepper. But the addition of whole spices give a nice spicy kick to the dish.

    White bowl with Yemeni rice with carrot

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients needed to make this Yemeni rice recipe with carrot:

    • Rice - I love using Basmati rice because it is fragrant and works perfectly in this recipe. But you can use any medium ~ long grain rice you have on hand.
    • Carrot
    • Green Bell Pepper, onion, garlic, green chilies
    • Spices - cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ground black pepper
    • Salt
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here the recipe for carrot rice. This is very similar to Indian Carrot pulao. You can make the recipe either in an Instant Pot or on the stove top. I have instructions for both in the recipe card.

    Start the Instant Pot on 'Saute' mode. Heat oil and when hot, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook till the onions are translucent and peppers are tender. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

    Next add green chili, carrot, clove, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Mix well and cook for 3~4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Sautéing spices, onions and carrot in the instant pot

    Add the rice and water; mix well and cover with the lid. Turn off saute mode and cook on 'High Pressure/ Manual' mode for 5 minutes.

    Adding rice and water to the instant pot

    Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, quick release the reminder. Open the lid, gently fluff the rice and serve hot!!

    White bowl with Carrot Pulao

    Expert Tips

    • I recommend using basmati rice for its fragrance, but feel free to use any medium ~ long grain rice.
    • If using other variety of rice, then adjust the amount of water accordingly.
    • Leftover carrot rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Though not traditional, add other veggies like green peas, cauliflower, potato etc. to make the dish more wholesome.

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    White bowl with Yemeni rice with carrot

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    Recipe Card

    White bowl with Yemen Carrot Rice

    Instant Pot Carrot Rice

    Yemen Carrot rice is a lightly spiced and absolutely delicious side dish. It is very quick and easy to make. A perfect side dish for any meal.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Soaking Time:: 10 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: middle eastern, yemen
    Servings: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Oil
    • 2 Cloves
    • 2 Cardamom
    • 1" Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Small Onion, chopped
    • 1 Small Green Pepper, chopped
    • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 Green Chili, slit
    • 2 Medium Carrots, grated
    • 1½ cups Basmati Rice , soaked for at least 10 minutes
    • 2¼ cups Water
    • To taste Salt & Pepper

    Instructions

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Start the Instant Pot on 'Saute' mode. Heat oil and when hot, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook till the onions are translucent and peppers are tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1~2 minutes.
    • Next add green chili, carrot, clove, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Mix well and cook for 3~4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add the rice and water; mix well and cover with the lid. Turn off saute mode and cook on 'High Pressure/ Manual' mode for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, quick release the reminder. Open the lid, gently fluff the rice and serve hot!!

    Stove top Method:

    • Heat oil in a saute pan; add onions and green peppers, cook till the onions are translucent and peppers are tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1~2 minutes.
    • Next add green chili, carrot, clove, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Mix well and cook for 3~4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add the rice and 2 cups of water; bring the mixture to a boil. Then cover and cook till all water is absorbed and rice is cooked through. Serve hot!!

    Notes

    • I recommend using basmati rice for its fragrance, but feel free to use any medium ~ long grain rice.
    • If using other variety of rice, then adjust the amount of water accordingly.
    • Leftover carrot rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Though not traditional, add other veggies like green peas, cauliflower, potato etc. to make the dish more wholesome.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5167IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Usha Rao

      September 29, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      It is similar to bagara, vegetable pulao but with grated carrot. It is amazing how the carrots gave that yellowish color to rice.

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh

      September 30, 2014 at 6:50 am

      Looks like we all landed to Queen of Sheeba's page, carrot rice looks fabulous and delicious one pot meal.

      Reply
    3. vaishali sabnani

      September 30, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      Pavani the black pepper takes care of the flavor ..the rice looks delicious. .like the green peppers they give such a nice aroma to the dish.

      Reply
    4. Varadas Kitchen

      September 30, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Lots of flavor and beautiful yellow color. Dish may be simple but looks lovely. As usual great pictures.

      Reply
    5. The Pumpkin Farm

      October 02, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      they have so much of indian influence yet they are peculiar in their own way..beautiful bowl of rice

      Reply
    6. Suma Gandlur

      October 02, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Simple, flavorful rice. Sorry that your first dish failed. 🙁

      Reply
    7. Archana Potdar

      October 15, 2014 at 3:08 am

      Simple and delicious. Sorry your first one failed.

      Reply
    8. Sreevalli E

      October 15, 2014 at 6:00 am

      Colorful, flavorful & inviting rice dish..

      Reply
    9. Manjula Bharath

      October 29, 2014 at 2:34 am

      very aromatic carrot rice there , fabulous choice for Y 🙂

      Reply
    10. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      October 30, 2014 at 3:43 am

      spices must really add awesome flavor to this simple dish

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    11. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      October 30, 2014 at 3:43 am

      spices must really add awesome flavor to this simple dish

      Reply
    12. Sapana Behl

      December 08, 2014 at 9:50 am

      So flavorful and tempting carrot rice. Guess we all ended up to Sheeba's site for the recipes.

      Reply

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