June 05, 2006

Carrot Spicy Curry



CARROTS are a taproot, a type of root which grows downwards into the soil and swells. Carrots come in many sizes and shapes: round, cylindrical, fat, very small, long or thin.The edible part of a carrot is a taproot.The carrot has a thick, fleshy, deeply colored root, which grows underground, and feathery green leaves that emerge above ground. It is known scientifically as Daucus carota, a name that can be traced back to ancient Roman writings. Carrots belong to the Umbelliferae family along with parsnips, fennel caraway, cumin and dill which all have the umbrella-like flower clusters that characterize this family of plants.



Ingredients

Carrots - 5 long
onion-1/4 of large

Seasoning
mustard-1/2 tsp
urad dhal-1/2 tsp
curry leaves-2 sprigs
r.chillies-3
asafoetida-dash

Powders
garlic podi-1 tsp (generally used to mix with rice)
r.chilli pdr-1/2 tsp
coconut podi-1/2 tsp (the spicy version made at home used to mix with rice)
turmeric pdr-1/2 tsp

Method

  1. Dice carrots.Cook them in microwave till 3/4th done.
  2. In a skillet heat 2 tblsps of oil. Season with mustard,urad dhal,r.chillies,curry leaves, asafoetida.
  3. Add chopped onions.Fry till dark brown.Add turmeric pdr.
  4. Now add the 3/4 th cooked carrots,add salt and fry till soft. Now add the rest of the powders.Mix well for sometime and turn off heat.

7 comments:

Menu Today said...

Hi BDSN,
Colourful curry.
I like to have this curry with hot rice.Thanx for sharing.

BDSN said...

Menu Today:THankyou!!! Yes I made this with drumstick sambhar yday and it a nice touch to it..

Vineela said...

Hi BDSN,
i tried kathirikay podi curry.It came out very well.Carrot spicy curry looks yummy.
Thank you
Vineela

RP said...

Sounds great BSDN.

BDSN said...

Vineela:Thanks!!!Iam really glad u liked the kathrikai podi curry...I love it too...Thanks again!

RP:THankyou!!!

BDSN said...

Thanks Sailu!!!

Lera!!Yes!!But somehow I feel that carrots are pretty sweet here in the US compared to the ones in India..

BDSN said...

Hi Anonymous!!
Thanks for your comment. It really lifts my spirit when someone gives a nice comment like this .
THANK YOU!!