Carrot Basmati Pilaf in Rice Cooker

Serves 4

1.5 T butter or ghee
3T minced shallots
1 c white basmati rice
2-3 carrots cut into thin strips or very coarsely grated
1/25 c chicken stock
1/4 t ground cardamon
pinch red pepper flakes
zest of 1 small orange
1/2 t honey
1/8 t salt

Melt butter in cooker. Add shallots, stirring 2 mins til softened. Add rice and carrots and cook, stirring til coated and hot about 10 mins. Add stock, cardamom, red pepper flakes, zest, honey and salt - stir just to combine. Cook on regular cycle. Steam on Warm 15 mins. Fluff. Keeps 1 hour on warm.

Serve with simple roasted meats.