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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Carrot and Spring Onion Thoran
Carrot thoran is a delicious side dish for rice. Here you have the light sweetness of carrots and the flavor of spring onions. Spring onions add unique flavor and crunchy bite which you will surely love. This is quick and simple recipe.
Ingredients
Carrot chopped- 4-5 medium
Spring onion chopped - 1 cup
Onion- 1 medium ( optional)
Green chilly- 4
Ginger - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds
2)Turmeric - a pinch
Cumin- 1/2 tsp
Coconut - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 2 pods
Salt to taste
Mix all the ingredients listed under "number two" and make a course paste and keep aside.
Finely chop carrots( I used a food processor).
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. After it crackles saute onion, green chilly, ginger and curry leaves Saute for about a minute and add the chopped carrot and stir fry for a minute. Sprinkle a few drops of water and cover and cook for two to three minutes. Add the chopped spring onions and course coconut mixture continue to stir fry for one more minute. Serve with rice.
Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy...