Tempered Yogurt Rice: Creamy, Tangy Summer Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Carrot
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Green Chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated Ginger
• 2 cups plant-based Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Urad Dal
• 10 Whole Cashews
• 1/4 teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
• 2 to 3 Dried Red Chilies
• 15 Fresh or Dried Curry Leaves
• 1/2 to 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds
• Freshly chopped Cilantro