Carrot Stir Fry / Thoran - Rosy Aunty

Recipe by Rosy Pinto



















Ingredients:

250 gms carrot (washed, peeled and finely chopped)
1 sprig curry leaves  
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 long green chilli (chopped or slit)
1/2 tsp ginger (finely chopped)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder 
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal  
1 tbsp coconut oil 
1/4 cup grated coconut (adjust as per your taste)

Steps: 

  1. In a vessel, heat oil on medium flame.  
  2. Add mustard seeds. Once they start spluttering, add urad dal and fry until golden. 
  3. Add chopped ginger and green chilli, saute for 30 seconds. 
  4. Add curry leaves, chopped onion and salt. Mix and saute until onions turn translucent. 
  5. Add turmeric powder and chopped carrots, mix well and cook covered on low heat without adding water.
  6. Stir in between and sprinkle a little water if required.
  7. Once carrots are cooked and tender, add coconut. 
  8. Combine them well and cook uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes till it is done.
  9. ENJOY!