Carrot Porial (carrot Stir Fry)

Preparation time : 10

Cooking time : 15 minutes

Number of servings : 4

Ingredients :   

1. Carrots - 250 grams 

2. Split moong dal - 1/4 cup

3. Onion - 1 (chopped)

4. Whole red chillies - 4

5. Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon

    

6. Split urad dal 1/2 teaspoon

7. Curry leaves - a handful

8. Oil - 3 teaspoon

9.Turmeric powder - a pinch

10. Asafodita powder - a pinch

11. Salt - to taste

Method :     

1. Peel carrots and chop into fine pieces.

2. Boil split moong dal in a vessel with a pinch of turmeric powder until soft.

3. Place a kadai/pan on medium flame and add oil.

4. When oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds and split urad dal and a pinch of asafodita powder.

5. When mustard crackles, add red chillies, chopped onions and curry leaves and sauté.

6. When onions turn slightly brown, add chopped carrots and mix well.

7. Add salt, sprinkle water and cover pan with a lid and cook on slow fire until carrots are soft and water evaporates completely.

8. Add boiled moong dal and mix well.

9. Transfer the contents into a serving dish and garnish with curry leaves.