La mejor receta de arroz con zanahoria (Timman Jizar iraquí)

Ingredientes

• 1 onion
• 3 medium carrots (grated (about 1.5 cups packed) *see notes)
• 1 tomato
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 chicken bouillon cube (substitute for vegetable for vegetarian option)
• 1 and 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 and 1/4 cups water

Preparación

1. 1

   Start by finely dicing the onions and tomatoes

2. 2

   Wash, peel and grate the carrots, discarding the green parts

3. 3

   In a non-stick pot on medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the onions. Cook for a few minutes until softened

4. 4

   Next add the tomato, and continue to cook for a few more minutes

5. 5

   Add the grated carrots, along with the bouillon cube, salt, pepper, cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes

6. 6

   Wash and drain the basmati rice, and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes

7. 7

   Add the water and allow everything to start bubbling

8. 8

   Once rice is bubbling, cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid

9. 9

   After 20 minutes, open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Serve & enjoy