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!

The Best Carrot Rice Recipe (Iraqi Timman Jizar)

onion

carrots (grated (about 1.5 cups packed) *see notes)

tomato

vegetable oil

cinnamon

black pepper

salt

chicken bouillon cube (substitute for vegetable for vegetarian option)

basmati rice

water

Start by finely dicing the onions and tomatoes

Wash, peel and grate the carrots, discarding the green parts

In a non-stick pot on medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the onions. Cook for a few minutes until softened

Next add the tomato, and continue to cook for a few more minutes

Add the grated carrots, along with the bouillon cube, salt, pepper, cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes

Wash and drain the basmati rice, and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes

Add the water and allow everything to start bubbling

Once rice is bubbling, cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid

After 20 minutes, open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Serve &amp; enjoy

It was great but I didn’t have the bouillon cube as I’m a pure vegan .

This rice made a great side dish to some chicken Kebabs. I followed the recipe closely expect by using chicken broth for water+bouillon cube. The carrots and the cinnamon  made this rice sweet and savory!
The amount in here made 6 servings as a side dish for us.

I haven't made this recipe yet but it sounds amazingly good. I had this idea of combining it with the dill rice and this recipe that I have been metaphorically dying to try from this YouTube channel that I am subscribed to and turning the whole thing into a risotto. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IYYhoO-hiY&amp;t=407s

Do you think that it could work or is it too much flavor-wise?

Please let me know!

Made this for dinner tonight. It was wonderful. I did not have tomatoes, so eliminated those and only used a dash of cinnamon because one family member does not like cinnamon. Absolutely the best carrot rice dish I have ever made!

The best rice recipe ever!
Also works great cold for breakfast in case of any leftovers😁💖🙈

This recipe was excellent! 
Based on all the comments I decided to use just a pinch of cinnamon.
I enjoyed it so much, I could keep eating.

I will definitely make this again. Thank you so much!

I come from Baghdad. In my family we did not use cinnamon very often, so I think I will just add a pinch of it. Love your detailed descriptions. It makes it sooo much easier to follow your recipes. Thank you. I know how busy your life is with your young family.

This has to be one of the most interesting ways I've cooked rice. I made enough for 2 days and I much preferred this on the second day as the cinnamon flavour had mellowed down a bit. I served this with grilled chicken shish tawook and flatbread. A delicious and thoroughly filling meal!

I absolutely loved this recipe. The amount of water definitely scared me, but it turned out so pretty and delicious. My husband, who is from Baghdad, did not enjoy this recipe as much as I did, though. He was not a fan of the cinnamon. But I’ll definitely be making this again!

Never heard of carrot rice before now, so happy I tried this easy and delicious recipe, I will definitely be making it again.

This recipe is deadly good! I try not to make it often only because I can't stop myself from eating it all in one sitting!

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