Carrot Poriyal Recipe - Steamed Carrot Stir Fry

Step 1: To begin making the Carrot Poriyal Recipe, we will first steam the carrots, until soft and tender

Step 2: You can use a steamer to steam the carrots, but here I will show you how to cook using a pressure cooker

Step 3: Place the cut carrot into the pressure cooker, sprinkle some salt and add 3 tablespoons of water

Step 4: Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and pressure cook until you hear 2 whistles

Step 5: After 2 whistles turn off the heat

Step 6: Place the pressure cooker under running water to release the pressure immediately

Step 7: By releasing the pressure immediately, we prevent the carrots from getting over cooked

Step 8: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and keep the carrots aside

Step 9: Our next step is to season the carrots:Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok; add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and red chilli

Step 10: Stir fry until the urad dal is lightly roasted and browned

Step 11: Once they crackle and brown; add asafoetida, turmeric powder, carrot and salt

Step 12: Sauté for few minutes and turn off the heat

Step 13: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 14: Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl

Step 15: Serve Carrot Poriyal along with Tomato Rasam, Keerai Sambar, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal