Carrot Thoran

Ingredients :

Carrot - 3 (grated)
Coconut - 1/2 cup
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tblsp
Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
Garlic - 1 pod
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 spring
Salt - to taste
Coconut oil - 2 tsp

Method :

• Grind together the grated coconut, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, garlic and keep aside.
• Heat oil in kadai and splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves, stir it. 
• Now add the grated carrot to it and saute for a minute.
• Add salt to taste and cover & cook for 5-6 minutes on low flame.
• Sprinkle some water and allow to cook.
• To make sure that the bottom is not getting burned, stir occasionally.
• Once the carrot is cooked, add the grounded mixture and stir it for a minute.
• Serve hot with rice. It goes well with paruppu sadam.