carrot stir-fry recipe| how to make carrot poriyal recipe with step by step photos and a very quick video recipe. carrot stir-fry is one the easiest side dish recipe goes best with any indian breads like chapati or plain paratha. This recipe is a perfect everyday recipe as it can be prepared in just 10 mins.
carrot stir-fry recipe| how to make carrot poriyal recipe with step by step photos and a very quick video recipe. This recipe is very much inspired by the south indian poriyal recipe. I think the authentic south Indian poriyal recipe have urad dal as a side lentil and I have used moong dal here. In case, You are new to Indian cooking then please check this basic Indian pulses and lentil guide for more reference.
now you may wonder, what poriyal means actually? well, poriyal is a Tamil word for sauteed or stir- fried (dish).
This carrot stirfry is so delicious in taste and you know! super easy to prepare.Also, this recipe is a less oil recipe. It is made from very minimal ingredients. You can sometimes add urad dal instead of moong of chana dal. I have seen some poriyal versions also includes onion in tadka, but i am avoiding it. This carrot poriyal is a typical no onion no garlic dry curry recipe.
now, coming to the serving of this poriyal, This recipe is a dry curry recipe so it can be served with simple chapati or plain paratha. However, poriyal is usually served with sambar, rasam, curd, and rice.
I have used dry coconut (semi powdered form) in this recipe but you can always try fresh coconut in this recipe. Also, you can grate the carrots but is used a thinly diced form of carrots here.
before moving to the detailed procedure, below are some
reasons to love this carrot poriyal recipe,
- perfect tiffin box recipe
- perfect recipe for a busy weekday
- less oil recipe
- no onion no garlic recipe
- super easy to prepare
- delicious in taste
- can be prepared under 10 ingredients
- ingredients are easily available
so, how to make carrot stir-fry recipe? stepwise photos:
Peel the skin of the carrots and chop in medium pieces or grate it(as you prefer).
Heat oil in a kadai, splutter the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
Add green chillies and fry for a minute.
Add moong dal and coconut.
saute for a while.
Add the carrots.
add turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
add water and mix well. Cover and let it cook till the carrot is soft but not mushy.
Once all the moisture dries up, remove from stove.
Microwave Method
Add the tadka, carrot, green chillies, coconut and required salt in a microwave safe bowl and micro cook for 5 minutes in full power.
Toss everything once in between.
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carrot stir-fry reicpe| carrot poriyal recipe
Ingredients
for tadka:
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1 tbsp moong dal
- a pinch of asafoetida
other
- 3 medium carrots, diced or grated
- 2 small green chilies, optional
- ½ tbsp coconut, grated or dry powdered
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- salt to taste
- ½ cup water, to cook curry
Instructions
- Peel the skin of the carrots and chop in medium pieces or grate it(as you prefer).
- Heat oil in a kadai, splutter the mustard seeds,curry leaves and asafoetida.
- Add green chillies and fry for a minute.
- Add moong dal and coconut.
- saute for a while.
- Add the carrots.
- add turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
- add water and mix well. Cover and let it cook till the carrot is soft but not mushy.
- Once all the moisture dries up, remove from stove.
Video
Notes
- Add the tadka, carrot, green chillies, coconut and required salt in a microwave safe bowl and micro cook for 5 minutes in full power.
- Toss everything once in between.
recipe notes,
- if you are using grated carrots then add less amount of water.
have a great day!
i’m on a huge mustard (and mustard seed!) kick, so this carrot stirfry sounds super tasty (: