Carrot Thoran/Stir Fry Recipe

Stir fries are a common accompaniment to Rice in South India. They are known as Upkari, Thoran, Poriyal and Vepadu depending on the region where they come from. This is a simple and delicious Stir Fry made of Carrots which is called Thoran in Kerala.

Ingredients :

• 200 gms Carrot
• 3 tbsps grated Coconut
• 2 green chillies
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• Salt

Method :

Peel the Carrot, wash and grate it. Mince the green chillies. Chop onions fine. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard and after it splutters add the chillies, onion and curry leaves. Roast till the onions are translucent. Add the grated carrot, salt and coconut . Toss on a high flame for a minute and serve immediately.