Easy Carrot and Zucchini Thoran (South Indian Stir fry)
Zuccini and carrot stir fry or mezhukkupuratti or poriyal or sabzi is a tasty South indian side dish. It goes well with steamed rice, Muru Curry, Sambar, Parippu Curry etc.
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini (grated or chopped in to small pieces)
- 3 Carrot (grated)
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seed
- 1 Onion (Sliced thin) 1 medium
- 3 Garlic (Sliced thin)
- 2 Green Chilli (Serrano pepper)
- 2 Whole dried chilli (halved in to pieces)
- 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Salt 1tsp
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- few Curry leaves few
Instructions
- To prepare Zucchini And Carrot Thoran (Sabzi Recipe), wash Zucchini and Carrot thoroughly with water and chop all of them finely.
- Heat oil in medium sauce pan on med high heat.
- Add mustard seeds and whole dried chili
- When the mustard seeds pop, add onion, garlic, green chili and curry leaves
- Stir the onion till light golden brown and add Turmeric powder and chili powder. Reduce heat and stir until the onion is golden brown.
- Now add the carrot and salt, stir to mix and coat the vegetable with the spices. Cook for 3 minutes and then add zucchini.
- After adding zucchini increase the heat (high) and stir frequently until all excess water is evaporated.
- Serve with Rice, chapatti etc
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Notes
It is a very simple recipe but there are minor tips that can enhance the taste of zuccini/Carrot stir fry. It is important to pick tender and fresh zuccini and carrots for this type of stir fry or Thoran recipe. Another thing is about cutting/slicing the Zuccini and Carrot, try to slice them evenly and thin. It helps to cook in minimum time with even texture.