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Carrot Fry

Carrot Fry

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I relish carrots and use them regularly in my cooking and often drink a glass of fresh carrot juice during the early part of the day. The fridge is always stocked with at least 2 pounds of this Vitamin A rich vegetable. Last week, I made a simple sesame flavored carrot fry that made for a delectable side with rice and sambar. I would rate as one of the best Indian vegetarian recipes using carrots.

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Carrot Fry

This is a basic carrot fry recipe and you can play around with whatever ingredients you have on hand. I used toasted sesame seeds and coriander powder as the main spices which made for a good combination of flavors. You can add a dash of cumin powder and dry fenugreek leaves (methi) for a flavor variation. I would suggest using curry leaves during the tempering process as they lend a unique aroma to the carrot fry.

Carrot Fry

  Prepare time:  Cook:  Serves: 4  Cuisine: andhra carrot,carrot-fry,All Recipes,Andhra Recipes,Indian Fry Recipes,Indian Vegan Recipes,Indian Vegetarian Recipes,Recipes Vegetable Dishes,South Indian Recipes
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 Ingredients

  •   Carrots 2, large, peeled and cut into small pieces
  •   Asafoetida pinch (optional)
  •   Green chilies 2 or 3, slit length wise
  •   Ginger 1/2", grated
  •   Curry leaves 1 sprig
  •   Coriander powder 1 1/2 tsps
  •   Toasted sesame seeds 2 tbsps, lightly crushed
  •   Red chili flakes 1/2 tsp
  •   Salt to taste
  •   Oil 1 tbsp

Method for making Carrot Fry

  1. Heat oil in a cooking vessel. Once hot, add the curry leaves, green chilies, asafoetida and ginger and saute for 5 to 6 seconds. Add the chopped carrots and mix.

  2. Cook without lid on medium flame for 4 to 5 mts, mixing the contents once in a while. Reduce flame, add salt and cook till the carrots are soft, approx 25 mts.

  3. Remove lid, add the coriander powder and mix. Cook for 2 to 3 mts. Add the crushed toasted sesame seeds and crushed red chili flakes and mix.

  4. Turn off flame and remove into a serving bowl. Serve warm with rice or rotis.

Tips

  •   During tempering, you can add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1/2 tsp split gram dal.
  •   If you do not have crushed red chili flakes, add 1/2 tsp red chili powder at the time of adding coriander powder.
By Published: Carrot fry, a gem among Vegetarian Indian recipes with minimal ingredients. A healthy carrot dish that is rich is vitamin A and calcium.