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Carrot rice served in a white plate, garnished with fried almonds on a grey background
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The Best Carrot Rice Recipe (Iraqi Timman Jizar)

Yield: 5
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
This carrot rice recipe, also known as Timman Jizar, is an incredible Iraqi vegetarian recipe and basmati rice dish! Flavoured with onions, grated carrots, tomato, and a hint of cinnamon, it strikes the perfect balance. This quick and easy carrot rice recipe is ready to serve within just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Start by finely dicing the onions and tomatoes
  • Wash, peel and grate the carrots, discarding the green parts
  • In a non-stick pot on medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the onions. Cook for a few minutes until softened
  • Next add the tomato, and continue to cook for a few more minutes
  • Add the grated carrots, along with the bouillon cube, salt, pepper, cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes
  • Wash and drain the basmati rice, and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes
  • Add the water and allow everything to start bubbling
  • Once rice is bubbling, cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid
  • After 20 minutes, open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Serve & enjoy

Notes

  • If you absolutely hate shredding carrots (Come on - it takes 5 minutes!) you can substitute frozen carrot cubes. However the fresh shredded carrots definitely yields a lot more flavour!
  • Be sure to use the exact rice and water measurements in the recipe to ensure you have perfectly fluffy rice!
  • You can add other vegetables in there if you like, like peas.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 127kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 219mg, Potassium: 161mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 6121IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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