Carrot-Pepper Rice - Food and Remedy

Ingredients

• ½ cup rice (pressure cook the rice with 1water)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tbsp channa dal (optional (but adds to the flavor))
• 1 tbsp urad dal (optional (but adds to the crunchiness))
• 1 cup shredded carrots (1 medium size carrot or one more if you like)
• ¼ cup fresh / frozen peas (or fresh corn)
• 1 tbsp coarsely crushed black pepper (more if you like the spice)
• 4 to 5 curry leaves
• 1¼ tsp salt or salt to taste