Saturday, January 8, 2011

Carrot Perugu Pachadi ~ Carrot Raita


Ingredients :

Grated Carrot : 1 big sized
Yogurt : 1 cup

Chopped ginger : 1 tsp
Green Chillies : 1 or 2
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : 1 stem
Whole red chillies : 1
A pinch of turmeric powder
Chopped Fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp

Method :

Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the chopped green chillies, chopped ginger, red chilli and curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Now add the grated carrot, salt and turmeric powder and fry for 2 minutes. Turn off the flame and allow it to cool. Combine the carrot mixture with curd and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.