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CARROT CHUTNEY


Hi Everyone,

I have participated in a contest in facebook yesterday and even though I know Iam not a big chef to compete in a worldwide contest but still I participated J .. I may or may not win a prize but Iam so happy to see many people gave me good comments and I even got 450 likes , But I was wondering how people could cook like this as I saw many people has posted so many amazing recipes and wonderfully plated!! They are great.Anyway Iam so curious about results which they will announce tomorrow ( Iam sure I wont win J).

Lets come to today's recipe! Today's recipe is going to be CARROT CHUTNEY.

I know it is very simple recipe but there are so many versions in making vegetables chutney and this is the one which we are following for so many years and yummy too.


Lets review the recipe,
SERVINGS : 2 nos.
INGREDIENTS :

Carrot – 4 medium sized.

Green chilli – 1 no.

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Channa dal – 1 tsp.

Curry leaves – a sprig

Tamarind – 1” piece.

Salt – as required.

Oil – 3 tsp.
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PREPARATION :

1) Grate the carrot , cut green chillies roughly.

2) In a kadai add 2 tsp of oil ,when oil gets heated add the grated carrot and fry in medium flame till the carrot turns pale and raw smell leaves (It may take 10 mins).

PALE COLOUR OF SAUTED CARROT


3) Once done empty the fried carrot in a plate and in the same pan add 1 tsp of oil , followed by Green chilles and saute till it turns colour.


4) Now add urad dal and channa dal , curry leaves and saute till the dals turns to golden brown colour.

5) Once done in a blender add all the fried ingredients along with tamarind and salt and grind to fine paste with little water.


6) Empty the content in your serving bowl and serve for idli , dosa and even for chapatis.
NOTES :

1) You can even chop the carrot to small pieces and fry but grating helps to fry the carrot quickly and saves time.

2) Adjust green chillies according to your spice level.

3) Be generous in adding channa dal and urad dal as it gives nice flavour and taste.
4)  Four carrots yields about 1 1/2  cup grated carrot.

HAPPY COOKING!!!























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