Carrot Pallya - Stir Fried Carrot

I made a Beans Pallya a few months ago. It was an instant hit in our house. Though the flavours are quite similar to the Thoran we make, there were some small differences which attracted us to this dish.

So I decided to go ahead and make a similar dish with carrots. This was an even bigger hit. Must try recipe!

Ingredients

Carrots 15 chopped
Onions 2 big finely chopped

Mustard 1/2 tsp
Urad dal 1 tsp
Curry leaf few
Jaggery 1 tsp

For coarse paste
Coconut 1 cup
Red chilli 3 (more for spicy version)
Tamarind 1 tsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Mustard 1 tsp

Method of Preparation

1. Chop the carrots and add to a microwave safe bowl. Steam for 15-20 min till it is well cooked.

2. Add coconut, red chilli, tamarind, turmeric and mustard to a mixie. Give it a quick pulse to make a coarse paste.

3. In a pan heat some oil. Add the mustard. When it sputters, add urad dal. When it starts to brown, add curry leaves.

4. Add chopped onions and saute till it is nicely browned.

5. Add the ground paste. Mix well. Saute for a couple of minutes.

6. Add the steamed beans, jaggery and salt. Mix well.

7. Cook in a slow flame for a few more minutes.

Serve with warm roti or rice.