Carrot Poriyal

Ingredients

• Carrot – 1/4 kg (4-5 medium sized) finely chopped or grated
• Sambhar Podi – 1 tsp
• Idli Podi – 1.5 tsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Grated Coconut – 2 tbsp
• Salt to Taste
• Oil – 2 tsp

For Seasoning

• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Urad Dal (Split) – 1/2 tsp
• Whole Red Chillies – 2
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves – 10

Procedure

Heat oil in a kadhai and add the ingredients listed under seasoning one after another. Once they start to crackle, proceed to the next step.

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 2 whole red chillies
• 10 curry leaves

Add the grated/finely chopped carrot, idli podi, sambhar podi, turmeric and salt. Mix well. Keep on a low flame and cover for 2 minutes until the carrot gets cooked.

• 1/4 kg carrot finely chopped/grated
• 1 tsp sambhar podi
• 1.5 tsp idli podi
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• salt to taste

Add the grated coconut.

• 2 tbsp grated coconut

The carrot poriyal is ready to be served! Eat this delicious side dish with hot rice & sambhar 🙂