Carrot and Tomato Rice in Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Carrot and Tomato Rice in Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, cleaned,washed and drained; 2 tablespoons ghee; ¼ teaspoon cumin seed; ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 red chilies, crushed; 2 large tomatoes, washed,peeled and sliced; ¾ cup grated carrot; 1 tablespoon cream; salt; 4 pieces banana leaves (square pieces)

Servings: persons

1
Heat water in a pot.
2
Add rice and boil well.
3
Drain excess water out.
4
Heat ghee in a pot.
5
Add cumin and mustard seeds alongwith red chillies.
6
Saute for a minute.
7
Add carrots and tomatoes.
8
Mix well and saute for 5 minutes.
9
Mix in cream and remove from heat.
10
Add rice and salt to taste.
11
Divide this prepared rice mixture into 4 equal portions.
12
Place each rice portion on individual banana leaves.
13
Wrap up carefully and secure each banana leaf with toothpicks.
14
Steam for 15 minutes in a steamer.
15
Remove from steamer.
16
Serve hot.
17
Enjoy!

297

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, cleaned,washed and drained, 2 tablespoons ghee, ¼ teaspoon cumin seed, ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Carrot and Tomato Rice in Banana Leaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot and Tomato Rice in Banana Leaves

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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