Carrot Pachidi (Carrot Raita)

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 10 minutes

Number of serves : 3

Ingredients :

1. Carrots - 3

2. Onion - 1(chopped)

3. Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon

4. Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon

5. Green chilli -1 (chopped)

6. Oil - 1 teaspoon

7. Thick curds - 1/2 cup (

8. Salt - to taste

Method :

1. Grate carrots and keep aside.

2. Heat a shallow pan and add a teaspoon of oil.

3. When oil becomes hot, add mustard and cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

4. Add chopped green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.

5. Then add chopped onions and keep stirring till they become translucent.

6. Add grated carrots and mix thoroughly with the onions.

7. Add salt, sprinkle about half a cup of water and cover the pan with a lid and cook on low fire.

8. Open the lid and stir once or twice until carrots are soft and water evaporates completely.

9. Transfer into a serving bowl and allow to cool.

10. Before serving, add beaten curds and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.