Carrot Capsicum Poriyal Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Carrot Capsicum Poriyal Recipe, we will first boil the carrots

Step 2: Firstly, wash and peel the carrots

Step 3: Add all the carrots into a pressure cooker with 2 tablespoons of water, salt to taste and pressure cook for 2 whistles

Step 4: Release the pressure immediately and keep aside

Step 5: *Now we will make the Carrot Capsicum Poriyal:Into a preheated pan, add oil

Step 6: Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal

Step 7: Allow the seeds to crackle and the dal to turn golden brown in colour

Step 8: Once the dal is brown add roughly torn curry leaves, asafoetida, green chillies and saute for a few seconds

Step 9: Add the capsicum, salt to taste and stir fry for a few second

Step 10: Reduce heat to medium and cover and cook until the capsicum is cooked

Step 11: Stir occasionally to make sure that the capsicum does not burn and brown

Step 12: Once the capsicum is cooked, add in the cooked carrot and stir on high heat for about a minute

Step 13: Add the coconut, mix well to combine and turn off the heat

Step 14: Transfer the Carrot Capsicum Poriyal into a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 15: Serve Carrot Capsicum Poriyal Recipe with Manga Rasam, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for a wholesome lunch