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Wednesday 6 April 2016

Instant Carrot pickle.



Carrots contain lots of beta-carotene and dietary fiber. Great source of Vitamin A, C, K and B8. Rich in pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper and manganese. It is a super food. You can munch it, juice it and cook it. Choice is yours. 

Method


  • Wash the carrots, scrape the skin and chop it finely. 
  • Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds. Whhen the seeds start spluttering add the chopped carrots and sauté, on medium flame. 
  • Stir continuously, when the water content is no more and the color carrot changes a bit, lower the flame to minimum. Add the red chilly powder and salt to taste. Stir continuously for a few seconds and remove from fire. 
  • Allow the mixture to cool a bit. Add lime juice. Mix well and adjust the salt. 
  • Voila! an easy side-dish for rice is ready. 




Ingredients: 

Carrot, finely chopped - 1 1/4 cups (used the pink-red variety )
Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon ( used Kashmiri red chilly powder) 
Lime juice - from half a lime 
Salt to taste 
Oil - 1 1/2 - 2 table spoons 
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon 



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