Carrot thoran

Some days are just like that when there is a craving for no particular reason other than maybe my body just needs the nutrients from whatever I crave for. OK, that's not just a logical explanation, but it's scientifically proven ;-)

I can never be bored of the orange crunchy sweet carrots unless of course my system gets so carroty to the point that I only see the color orange around :P Just kidding!! Too much of anything is a show spoiler, so just have till you need and then STOP :D :D

So today for lunch, the side dish is carrot thoran

What I used

1. Uniformly diced carrots: about 4 medium-length ones
2. Diced onion: 1 big
3. Chopped green chilies: 3
4. Grated coconut: 1/2 cup
5. Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
6. Salt: to taste
7. Water: 1/4 cup
8. Oil: 3 tablespoons
9. Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
10. Curry leaves: 1 sprig

How I made it

1. In a pan, heat the oil, splutter the mustard seeds and add the curry leaves and diced onion. Heat on medium flame
2. While the onions are getting done, add salt followed by the turmeric powder
3. Once the onions have become translucent, add the chili and diced carrots and mix well
4. Ensure the carrots are completely coated with the oil so it will cook uniformly
5. Then add the grated coconut and mix well again
6. Once the contents are mixed well, add some water and keep the pan covered on medium flame occasionally stirring to ensure uniform cooking

Once done, take the pan off the flame and have a hearty meal :D

I find carrots to be a good combo with rice and meat dishes, especially beef fry :D :D 

Oh God! Am hungry again... :D :D