Carrot Thurumu Vepudu (Grated Carrot Fry)

Wash, peel and grate 250 gms / ¼ kg of Carrots and keep aside.

Heat a tbsp of Oil in a pan; splutter ½ tsp of Mustard Seeds, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds, pinch of Asafoetida and few Curry Leaves for few seconds. Add 2 crushed Garlic Cloves, a finely sliced Onion, 3 slit Green Chilies and saute for 3 minutes. Add ¼ tsp of Turmeric Powder, a pinch of Coriander Powder and combine well. Add the grated carrots, mix and saute on medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce to low heat and cover cook for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and saute on for another 3 minutes. Add Salt to taste, 1 tbsp of Grated Coconut (optional) and combine.

Remove from heat, garnish with 1 tbsp of Coriander Leaves and serve warm with rotis or steamed rice.