Carrot stir fry - Carrot poriyal

preparation time : 15 mins
Cook time : 20 mins

Carrot is rich in vitamin A. It is a common vegetable used as a side dish .Carrot can be eaten in variety of ways .Lack of vision can be remedied by adding vitamin A to the diet . I like the colour of carrot . orange in colour , so appetizing !!!! It has been steamed or even raw !!!This recipe as a side dish goes well with sambar.

Ingredients needed :-

Carrot -4
Onion -1 (medium sized)
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Grated coconut -2 tbsp
Salt

For seasoning :-

Oil
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves

Method :-

1. Wash carrot and peel the skin . Grate the carrot and keep it aside .It yields  upto 2 1/4 cups.
2. Heat oil in the pan ,add mustard seeds once it sputters add curry leaves, chopped onion.Saute till it gets golden brown .
3. Then add grated carrot , turmeric powder ,chilli powder , required salt .saute it for few minutes till raw flavor goes.Add 1/4 cup of water.Cover it with a lid and cook on low flame stirring from time to time .
4. If the water has evaporated sprinkle some more water if needed.Cook till carrot become soft add grated coconut mix it well and switch off the flame.

Serve it  as a side-dish for rice with (rasam,sambar or curd ).

Tips :-

•  Dont add too much off water ,it will become mushy.
• Can also add 1 slitted green chilli while seasoning. But i dint use it here.

Serving Size :-2-3