Ingredients
1.5 cups rice
2.5 cups water
Grated carrot
1 spoon oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
Garam masala
or cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, ginger
Method
Rinse the rice, drain, and put it in a saucepan. Add oil, salt and spices, either 1/2 a tsp garam masala or 1/4 tsp cinnamon and a sprinkle of cumin, cardamon and ginger. Stir in the water and bring to the boil on a high heat.
Add grated carrots, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, leave uncovered for 5 minutes, then gently fluff it up with a fork before serving.