Carrot Thoran/ Carrot Upperi/ Carrot Stir Fry

This is a simple stir fry with carrot which is easily available round the year. This Upperi is very good for Lunch Box.

There are many different ways to prepare a Thoran. Some add coconut scraps directly while others grind coconut to a coarse paste.

Here is my recipe for Carrot Thoran

Ingredients:

Carrots                      3nos.

Turmeric Powder        ¼ Teaspoon

Grated Ginger             1 Tablespoon

Green chillies              4 nos.                 

Grated Fresh Coconut ¼ Cup

Salt                             To Taste

For Tadka/ Seasoning

Coconut Oil                 1 Tablespoon

Mustard Seeds           1 Teaspoon

Urdh dal                     1 Tablespoon

Cumin Seeds                1 Teaspoon             

Hing powder                 ¼ Teaspoon

Curry Leaves                Few

Method:

• Wash and peel the skin and grate the carrots.

• Heat the oil, add the mustard seeds, when it's starts to splutter add the urad dal. 

• Add the grated carrots, grated ginger, green chillies, salt, sprinkle 1 tbsp of water on it; cover and cook on medium heat for 8-10 mins.

• Add grated coconut and mix it well. Uncover and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes in a low flame. so that the water evaporates completely and the Thoran is dry.

• Remove from the fire and serve hot with rice and Enjoy! 

Notes:

• Everybody knows carrot shrinks while cooked!, So you want more, take more!
• Adjust the quantity of grated coconut according to your taste.

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