CARROT THORAN / CARROT STIR FRY

1. Carrot-finely chopped/grated-2 cups
2. Onion-finely chopped-1/4 cup
3. Green chilies-cut vertically-1 or 2 nos( according to taste)
4. Curry leaves-few
5. Ginger-finely chopped-1/4 tsp( see notes)
6. Grated coconut-1/4 to 1/2 cup(see notes)
7. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
8. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
9. Salt-to taste
10. Oil-as required

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl,combine together carrot,onion,green chilies,curry leaves,ginger,grated coconut , turmeric powder and salt to taste.
• Heat oil in a pan  and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add the carrot mixture and stir well.Bring everything to the center of the pan to make a heap.Cover and cook until done for about 5 – 6 minutes on a low flame.
• Uncover and saute for 1 – 2 minutes.Serve with rice.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of grated coconut according to your taste.I used 1/4 cup and a bit more.