I first learned to make this dish when my husband, who was in the Air Force at that time, was attending Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, India. We were about 300 couples that were 30+ years old. It was a fun time for the ladies, though the husbands were kept busy studying. With dinner parties almost every other day, there was a great exchange of recipes and competitive cooking. Thank you, Mimi, for this recipe!

This is a good rice dish when inviting guests over as it is light on the stomach and goes well with vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, curried vegetables, and dals.

Kala Zeera Gajar Chawal (Black Cumin Carrot Pilaf)

A flavor-packed rice pilaf with spices and carrots.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: carrots, rice, spices

Photo by Indian Army – Wikipedia

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