CARROT PORIYAL:
We have seen varieties of Poriyal, but Carrot poriyal is easy to make and the flavor is just delicious. You can have this poriyal as a main dish too.
- Beta Carotene: Carrots are rich source of anti-oxidants.
- These are rich in fiber
- How many of us know that carrots increases saliva and supply essential minerals and vitamins that aid in digestion.
Very easy dish and it will take only 5 mins to cook. Very simple and healthy dish.
Ingredient:
- Grated Carrots – 1cup
- Shallots – 3 nos (finely chopped)
- Grated coconut – ¼ cup
- Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
- Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
- Green chilies – 1 no (finely chopped)
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Cooking/ coconut oil – 1 tblsp
- Salt – as req
- Water – as req
Procedure:
Step 1:
Wash and grate the carrots using grater and cut the onions and green chilies finely and keep aside.
Step 2:
In a kadai add about a tblsp of coconut oil/ cooking oil, once the oil get enough hot add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add chopped onions and green chilies along with some fresh curry leaves. Saute for a while
Step 3:
Add the grated carrots to the tempering mixture and saute for few mins with required amount of salt. Once the carrots are half-way cooked, now sprinkle some water and covered with a lid and allow it cook for few mins.
Step 4:
Once the carrots are almost done, add the grated coconut and turn off the flame. Serve with rice or chapathi.
Spl note/ tip:
- Mix ½ cup of poriyal to 1 cup of white rice along with some fresh coriander leaves and salt for the rice. Gently fold the rice and poriyal and you can pack this for your lil ones lunch box.
- Colorful and healthy variety rice for your loved ones.
