Carrot fry recipe
Carrot fry is a popular dish in South India. It is easy to cook, tastes delicious with mild spices yet flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium Carrot refer notes
- 2 medium Onions refer notes
- 1 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Cumin powder Jeera
- 3-4 tbsp Oil
- 2 Red chilis Split in half
- 1/4 tbsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Urad dal
- Few Curry leaves
- 3 tbsp Grated coconut Optional
Instructions
- Heat 3-4 tbsp oil in a pan. Add red chilis, mustard seeds, urad dal and let them splutter.
- Add onions, curry leaves and turmeric.
- Cook for 3-4 mins till the onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped carrot pieces to the pan. Cook for 15 minutes on medium flame.
- Then add salt and cumin powder, mix well. Cook for 5minutes.
- Now add chili powder and cook for 10-15 minutes till done.
- Add shredded coconut and cook for 2 minutes till the raw smell goes away.
- Serve with steamed rice or dal rice.
Notes
- For 1 cup of chopped onions, use 2- 2 1/2 cups of chopped carrot.
- You can use grated carrot instead of chopped for this recipe to cook it fast.
- Adding shredded coconut gives coastal touch to the recipe.