Carrot Poriyal

(Poriyal means South Indian Vegetable dish prepared with shredded vegetables along with mustard, urad dal, channa dal, onion, chillies and finally dressed with shredded coconut)

Ingredients:

·         4 cups of finely grated Carrot

·         1 small sized Onion

·         2 Red chillies

·         1tbs Channa dal (soaked in water for few minutes)

·         Few Curry leaves

·         1 tsp Mustard  seeds

·         1 tsp Urad dal

·         2 tbs Shredded Coconut (Optional)

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tbs Oil

Preparation:

·    In a wide bottomed pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, channa dal and sauté for few minutes.

·    Add the Onion, red chillies and sauté till the onions turn light brown.

·    Add the Carrot, salt and sprinkle little water and leave it in medium heat for 3 minutes.

·    Give a constant stir and when the carrot is well cooked add the coconut give a stir and turn off the heat.

·    Tasty carrot poriyal is ready to serve with Sambar & rice / yogurt rice.

(Note: Don’t overcook the Carrot)