Thursday, September 15, 2011

Carrot subzi/poriyal

   Carrot poriyal is definitely my kids favorite. This dish is enriched with protein and is not very spicy.


Serves up to 3-4 people
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

500 grams of carrots
3/4 tsp of red chilly powder
1/2 cup of yellow moong dhal
1/4 tsp of turmeric
6 curry leaves 
1 tbsp of oil
salt as required

Seasoning:


1/4 tsp of mustard
1/2 tsp of cumin seeds 
1/4 tsp of urad dhal
1/4 tsp of Bengal gram dhal
pinch of asafoetida

Preparation:

1.Soak moong dhal for 30 minutes in water. Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, add the seasoning and curry leaves.
2.As the mustard sputters, add the chopped carrots. Saute well for 2 minutes. Filter the water and add the soaked moong dhal.
3.Add turmeric, red chilly powder and salt. Add half cup of water and close the lid.
4.Check if the carrots and dhal are cooked. Carrot poryial is ready. Serve with rice/ roti.

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