Carrot Rice

Gajar ka Chawal is a comforting, one-pot rice dish from North India where rice is cooked with grated carrots and mild spices. It's a simple, home-style preparation often made with ghee, cumin, and sometimes peas or nuts for added texture. The dish is a popular way to incorporate vegetables into a staple meal, especially during the winter carrot season.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice, with moderate fiber and vitamins (like Vitamin A) from the carrots. A typical serving provides around 250-350 calories, with the fat content depending on the amount of ghee or oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	4.2 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	5.1 g
Fiber	3.8 g
Sugar	4.5 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin A	10500 IU
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Potassium	380 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Manganese	0.9 mg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Gajar ka Chawal is a classic example of 'khichdi-style' comfort food, offering a quick, nutritious, and complete meal. Nutritionally, the pairing of carrots with rice enhances the absorption of beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) due to the presence of healthy fats in the cooking medium.