Carrot Thoran

Ingredients (Serves 5)

1. Carrots – 3 – 4 medium, grated or finely chopped

2. Coconut oil – 2 – 3 tsp

3. Mustard seeds – 3/4 tsp

Dried red chilies – 2, broken

4. Curry leaves – A few

Onion – 1/2 cup, finely chopped

Grated coconut – 3/4 cup

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Green chilies – 2, sliced diagonally

Cumin powder – 1 – 2 pinches

5. Salt – To taste

Method

1. Combine grated coconut with turmeric powder, green chilies, and cumin powder. Set aside until ready to use.

2. Heat 2 – 3 tsp coconut oil over medium heat. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dried red chilies and curry leaves. Add carrot, finely chopped onion, salt and grated coconut mix. Mix well. Cook covered for 4 – 5 minutes. Open the lid and stir for a few minutes until completely dry (do not overcook). Switch off. Serve with rice.