Sep 1, 2022

Kerala Style Carrot Pachadi




Carrot Pachadi is a healthy side dish and easy to prepare within minutes. Try this recipe for this Sadya and enjoy the taste.

Prep Time: 5 mins    | Cook time: 15 mins    |  Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 Large Carrot                         2 no. 
Green Chillies                         3 no.
Thick Curd                              1/4 cup
Salt                                        To taste
Sugar                                      1 Tablespoon(optional)

For Grinding

Grated Coconut                         1/2 cup
Chopped Ginger                         1 Teaspoon
Chopped Green Chili                   1 no.
Cumin Seed                                ¼ Teaspoon

For Seasoning

Coconut Oil –                             1 Tablespoon
Mustard Seeds                          1/2 Teaspoon
Dry Red Chillies                         1 or 2no.
Urdh dal                                     1 Teaspoon.

Chopped Coriander Leaves for decorations

Method:
  • Wash and Peel the skin and grate the carrots.
  • Peel and grate the carrot.
  • Blend the curd with little salt until smooth and keep aside.
  • Grind coconut along with the green chillies, ginger , cumin seeds  to form a nice paste and keep aside.

  • Boil the grated carrot, chopped green chillies with little water and salt. Cook for 7 minutes.

  • Once the carrots are cooked and soft, add the ground coconut paste to the pan.

  • Continue cooking on medium heat for another 5-8 minutes.
  • Switch off the stove when the carrot becomes thick and soft.
  • Once the cooked carrot is cool, add curd to it and stir well.
  • For tempering, heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and when it crackles, add whole red chili and Urdh dal . Fry for a minute.

  • Pour this seasoning over the Pachadi and mix well.
  • Decorate with Chopped Coriander Leaves.
  • Serve with Rice.

Note:
  • If you want to make this Pachadi a bit sweet, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar .


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