Carrot Poriyal Recipe
Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Carrot Poriyal made with finely chopped carrots sautéed in coconut oil and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal. This South Indian stir-fry, known as carrot thoran, gajar upkari, or carrot palya, is finished with a touch of fresh grated coconut. It’s a perfect side dish for rice-based meals, offering color, crunch, and a mild sweetness.
Description
Carrot Poriyal
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 250 g) | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA data using carrots, coconut, dals, and tempering ingredients.
🧄 Ingredients
- 250 g carrots, chopped or grated
- 1½ Tbsp oil
- ¼–½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½–¾ Tbsp urad dal
- 1 Tbsp chana dal (optional)
- 1 dried red chili, broken
- ⅛ tsp asafoetida (optional)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp finely chopped ginger / 1 garlic clove
- ⅛ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Temper with mustard, urad dal, chana dal and red chili until dals turn golden.
- Add green chilies, ginger / garlic and curry leaves; sauté until leaves turn crisp.
- Stir in carrots, turmeric and salt. Sauté 2 mins, then cover and cook on low 2–3 mins until tender, stirring occasionally.
- If carrots dry out, sprinkle a little water and continue cooking until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Add grated coconut (or idli podi/peanut podi). Mix well and sauté 1 min.
- Serve hot as a side with rice, rasam or chapati.
Ingredient list (plain text)
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250 g carrots, chopped or grated
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1½ Tbsp oil
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¼–½ tsp mustard seeds
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½–¾ Tbsp urad dal
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1 Tbsp chana dal (optional)
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1 dried red chili, broken
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⅛ tsp asafoetida (optional)
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1 sprig curry leaves
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1–2 green chilies, chopped
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1 tsp chopped ginger or 1 garlic clove
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⅛ tsp turmeric
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¼ tsp salt (adjust)
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¼ cup grated coconut (fresh/frozen)
Additional information
| calories | 100-120 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 5-10 |
| Cooking Method | Instant Pot, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Health Goal | Energy boost, Healthy lifestyle |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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