The Best Carrot Rice Recipe (Iraqi Timman Jizar)

Step 1

Start by finely dicing the onions and tomatoes

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the water and allow everything to start bubbling

Step 8

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

Step 9

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