Carrot Rice Pilaf With Black Beans And Mint Raita

Course :	Pilafs
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	tablespoon	stick margarine
3/4	cup	uncooked basmati rice
1/2	cup	shredded carrots
1 3/4	cups	water
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	piece	cinnamon stick
1/4	cup	shredded sweetened coconut
		--east indian black beans--
1	tablespoon	stick margarine
1/2	teaspoon	cumin seed
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
1/4	teaspoon	ground cardamom
1/4	teaspoon	ground coriander
1/8	teaspoon	ground red pepper
2	cans	no-salt-added black beans -- drained
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	minced fresh cilantro
		--mint raita--
1/2	cup	plain low-fat yogurt
1	teaspoon	minced fresh mint

Preparation:

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and carrot; saute 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Fluff rice with a fork. Spoon rice mixture onto individual plates; top with East Indian Black Beans. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with Mint Raita.