1. Cook rice and allow it to cool in a broad bowl or basin.
2. Heat oil , fry the seasonings add red chillies, green chillies, curry leaves and fry for a minute.
3. Add Turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, grated carrot, grated coconut and salt ,squeeze lemon juice and stir well.
4. Pour over the cooled rice and mix well.
5. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and fried ground nuts.
6. Serve hot with green chutney.

Variation:
Fry grated ginger 1/2 tsp, freshly chopped tomatoes of 2 tbsp to the seasonings.