How long does Carrot Poriyal take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Carrot Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Carrot Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Carrot Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Carrot Poriyal?

500 grams Carrot, 25 grams Coconut (Grated), 1¼ tsp Urad Dal (split), 2 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Carrot Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Carrot Poriyal?

About 119 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Carrot Poriyal

Name: Carrot Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tsp Oil; ¾ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1¼ tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves, Cleaned; 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 500 grams Carrot, Small Dice; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 ml Water; 25 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as carrot thoran, carrot palya · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Carrot poriyal made with diced carrot, mustard seeds, urad dal and grated coconut. A mild vegetarian dish for 4, ready in about 30 minutes at home.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds¾ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1¼ tsp
Curry leaves, Cleaned2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Carrot, Small Dice500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water60 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated25 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	119kcal	476kcal
Protein	2.2g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	18g	70g
Fat	5.2g	21g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	7.4g	30g

Cookd masalas for carrot

Method

1
Get ready by washing, peeling and cutting the carrots into small dice. Finely chop the onion, slit the green chilli and clean the curry leaves. Keep the grated coconut ready. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilli. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the onion and fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, until it turns soft and light golden.
Onion
4
Add the carrot, turmeric powder, salt and water. Mix well and cook covered on medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrot is cooked but still holds its shape.
CarrotTurmeric PowderSaltWater
5
Open the kadai and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, until the extra water dries up.
Coconut (Grated)
6
Add the grated coconut and mix gently. Cook on low flame for 1 to 2 minutes, until the coconut is warm and the poriyal is dry. Serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Carrot Poriyal take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Carrot Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Carrot Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Carrot Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Carrot Poriyal?: 500 grams Carrot, 25 grams Coconut (Grated), 1¼ tsp Urad Dal (split), 2 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Carrot Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Carrot Poriyal?: About 119 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.