Carrot Basmati Rice - Better Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups plus 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups carrots grated, about 2-1/2-3 medium carrots
• 1 medium onion, cut in half and then sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter or 1/4 cup raw peanuts, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
• 2-3 sprigs chopped cilantro (optional)