🥕 Carrot Poriyal/Stir-fry

South Indian–style grated carrot stir-fry

Spice Level: 🌶️
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2–3
Calories (approx): 120 kcal

🥟 Crunch, Spice & Condiments on the Side

🌿 Introduction

Carrot poriyal is one of those dishes that appears quietly beside rice and rasam, never demanding attention —
yet always missed when absent.
Freshly grated carrots are cooked gently with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and coconut,
allowing their natural sweetness to stay intact.

“Some dishes whisper instead of shout — and that is their strength.”

Carrot Poriyal

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📝 Ingredients

Main Ingredient

  • 2 cups fresh grated carrot

    Tip: Proper carrot storage and prep make a big difference — see *our guide for details.
    *    Carrot storage and prep

For Tempering

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • ½ tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp urad dal

  • 1–2 dried red chilies

  • Few curry leaves

For Finishing

  • 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut

  • Salt to taste

🍽️ Instructions

  • Temper the Oil – Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; let them splutter. Add urad dal, dried chilies, and curry leaves.

  • Cook the Carrots – Add grated carrots and salt. Sauté gently for 5–6 minutes until just tender.

  • Finish with Coconut – Add grated coconut, mix well, cook for 1 minute, and switch off heat.

    *Note: I usually cook curries and vegetable dishes in a stainless steel kadai like this one. Triply steel takes a little practice,

    but it gives excellent heat control and clean flavors.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with steamed rice, rasam, sambar, or as a side for curd rice.

💬 Soulful Note

This poriyal carries the rhythm of everyday lunches — simple, nourishing, and deeply reassuring.

📚 Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

📚Cook's Wisdom:

  • Do not overcook; carrots should retain a slight bite

  • Add coconut only at the end for freshness

  • A pinch of sugar enhances natural sweetness

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving — Approx.)

  • Calories 120

  • Protein 2g

  • Carbs 14g

  • Fat 6g

  • Fiber 4g

🍃🌶🍃 The Bottom Line

Carrot poriyal reminds us that everyday food, made with care, is more than enough.

🧡 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty — cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart — where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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