CARROT PEERA PATTICHATHU | CARROT WITH COCONUT

Recipe adapted from: Modern Kerala Dishes-Mrs K.M Mathew
Ingredients

1. Carrot -cut into 2″ long, thin strips)- 1 cup
2. Grated coconut-3/4 cup
3. Shallots-sliced-1/4 cup
4. Green chilies-chopped-1 tsp ( or to taste)
5. Ginger chopped-1/4 tsp
6. Kudampuli /Kokum- 1 small piece
7. Curry leaves- few
8. Salt to taste
9. Coconut oil- 1 to 2 tsp
10. Water -as required

Method

• Coarsely grind together grated coconut and shallots.
• In a pan or manchatti ,combine together sliced carrot,coconut mixture and the remaining ingredients.Sprinkle water as required.
• Cover and cook until done and it is almost dry.
• Serve with rice.