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5 Ingredients, 10 Mins: Low Oil, High Flavor Indian Carrot Stir Fry (Easy Way) - PCOS, Vegan & GF!

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Carrot Poriyal

Cultural Context

Carrot Poriyal is a traditional South Indian dish often served as a side with rice and sambar. It reflects the region's love for fresh vegetables, flavored with spices and coconut. This dish is not only nutritious but also quick to prepare, making it a popular choice for everyday meals. Variations exist across different households, with some adding peas or other vegetables to enhance the flavor.

South IndianINside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups fresh carrots
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 cup black split urad dal
2 kashmiri red chillies
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded carrots

Unsweetened coconut flakes provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas add protein while being lower in cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños maintain spice while being more accessible.

1

Julienne or finely chop the fresh carrots.

2

Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds.

4

Stir in black split urad dal and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

5

Add kashmiri red chillies; sauté for another minute.

6

Mix in the julienned or chopped carrots; stir well.

7

Season with salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes until carrots are tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

pangraterspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Carrot Stir-FryCarrot Thoran

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