The Best Carrot Rice (Iraqi Timman Jizar)
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!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
Start by finely dicing the onions and tomatoes
- 2
Wash, peel and grate the carrots, discarding the green parts
- 3
In a non-stick pot on medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the onions. Cook for a few minutes until softened
- 4
Next add the tomato, and continue to cook for a few more minutes
- 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
- 6
Wash and drain the basmati rice, and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes
- 7
Add the water and allow everything to start bubbling
- 8
Once rice is bubbling, cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid
- 9
After 20 minutes, open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Serve & enjoy