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    Carrot Poriyal Recipe | Carrot Stir Fry

    Last Updated On: Nov 10, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Carrot Poriyal is a healthy and tasty side dish made by cooking grated or cubed carrots along with onion, spices, herbs and coconut. Carrot Poriyal also known as Carrot Stir Fry is a simple side dish that can be made quickly and is liked by all. Learn to make Carrot Poriyal with step by step pictures.

    carrot poriyal in a bowl

    Carrot Poriyal is a simple stir fry and goes well with rice and sambar. I make stir fries always to pair up with meals and this carrot stir fry comes in the menu at least once a month. My kids also like carrot stir fry when made this way with mild spices so I make sure to include it often.

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    • About Carrot Poriyal
    • Carrot Poriyal Ingredients
    • How to make Carrot Poriyal Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
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    About Carrot Poriyal

    ‘Poriyal’ in Tamil means stir fried or sauteed so Carrot Poriyal translates to Carrot stir fry. This carrot stir fry recipe is very simple, mild and flavorful perfect to pair up with rice, sambar, rice and curd. You can use this recipe as base to make any stir fry.

    Carrot Poriyal or Carrot Stir Fry can be made using grated carrots or cubes carrots. But we like it this way and call it carrot podimas meaning carrot stir fry using grated carrots. As we are grating carrots this poriyal is perfect for elders and small babies too as you can mash it easily.

    Carrot Stir Fry can be made with coconut or without coconut. If you are packing for lunchbox you can skip coconut so that it stays good for long hours. Carrot Poriyal goes well with rice, roti etc. This can be used as a stuffing for sandwiches too.

    This tasty carrot stir fry is quick and easy to make. Goes well with any variety rice or sambar rice. And carrots we get here are very fresh as they are straight from ooty and the color is nice fresh orange and they are sweet and tasty too.

    carrot poriyal in a bowl

    Carrot Poriyal Ingredients

    • Carrot – Choose tender fresh carrots. You can either grate them or make small cubes and use it.
    • Onion – You can use small onion or big onion chopped finely.
    • Tempering – A simple tempering is made with oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies.
    • Coconut – Grated coconut is added at the final stage.

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    How to make Carrot Poriyal Step by Step

    1.Wash carrots, peel the outer skin, grate it using a fine holed grater and keep aside. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds let it splutter then add urad dal let it turn golden. Add curry leaves, green chili and fry for a minute. Now add onion, required salt and sauté well till it turns transparent.

    carrot poriyal step1

    2.Then add grated carrots. Saute till it shrinks takes at least 5 minutes then sprinkle little water and cook covered till it turns soft and raw smell leaves. You can omit water and cook covered too. Cook until it becomes soft.

    carrot poriyal step2

    3.Once it becomes dry add coconut, give a quick stir and switch off.

    carrot poriyal step3

    Switch off and serve with sambar rice or any variety rice.

    Expert Tips

    • I always add coconut only at the last stage and switch off. But if you are packing or want it to stay good for more hours then sauté well after adding coconut then switch off.
    • You can add a pinch of sambar powder for extra flavor.
    • You can even cube carrots into small pieces and make stir fry.
    • Adding small onion gives good flavor to the stir fry.

    Serving & Storage

    Serve carrot poriyal with rice and sambar the best combo. It serves great with rasam also. It keeps well in fridge for 1 day.

    carrot poriyal in a bowl

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    Carrot Poriyal Recipe | Carrot Stir Fry Recipe

    Carrot Poriyal is a healthy and tasty side dish made by cooking grated or cubed carrots along with onion, spices, herbs and coconut. Carrot Poriyal also known as Carrot Stir Fry is a simple side dish that can be made quickly and is liked by all. Learn to make Carrot Poriyal with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 and 1/2 cups grated carrots
    • 1/4 cup onion chopped finely
    • 2 tablespoon coconut grated

    To Temper:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
    • few curry leaves
    • 1 green chili slitted

    Instructions

    • Wash carrots, peel the outer skin, grate it using a fine holed grater and keep aside. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds let it splutter then add urad dal let it turn golden. Add curry leaves, green chili and fry for a minute. Now add onion, required salt and sauté well till it turns transparent.
    • Then add grated carrots. Saute till it shrinks takes at least 5 minutes then sprinkle little water and cook covered till it turns soft and raw smell leaves. You can omit water and cook covered too. Cook until it becomes soft.
    • Once it becomes dry add coconut, give a quick stir and switch off.
    • Switch off and serve with sambar rice or any variety rice.

    Notes

    I always add coconut only at the last stage and switch off. But if you are packing or want it to stay good for more hours then sauté well after adding coconut then switch off.
    You can add a pinch of sambar powder for extra flavor.
    You can even cube carrots into small pieces and make stir fry.
    Adding small onion gives good flavor to the stir fry.
    Nutrition Facts
    Carrot Poriyal Recipe | Carrot Stir Fry Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 122 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 143mg6%
    Potassium 365mg10%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 16228IU325%
    Vitamin C 110mg133%
    Calcium 63mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Angie's Recipes

      October 10, 2010 at 9:38 am

      I love carrots too! Actually I just bought a pack of 2kg…and made some soup with lentils yesterday. Might try the rest of the stir-fry! LOoks so yummy and healthy!

      Reply
    2. Jaisy James

      October 10, 2010 at 9:54 am

      looks nice. perfect for rice

      Reply
    3. srikars kitchen

      October 10, 2010 at 10:42 am

      My fav poriyal.. looks really yummy & perfect..

      Reply
    4. Roshan

      October 10, 2010 at 10:44 am

      a crunchy carrot recipe..

      Reply
    5. Suma Rajesh

      October 10, 2010 at 11:37 am

      mee too love carrots..nice and tempting click..

      Reply
    6. Sanjeeta kk

      October 10, 2010 at 12:41 pm

      carrots are my fave veggie too, Sharmilee. Lovely curry.

      Reply
    7. Ananda Rajashekar

      October 10, 2010 at 12:47 pm

      Oh gorgeous click this recipe is a true Saviour 🙂

      Reply
    8. Priya

      October 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm

      Beautiful clicks, love carrots anytime as poriyal, just love with curd rice..

      Reply
    9. Torviewtoronto

      October 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm

      delicious we make similar to top biryani

      Reply
    10. jeyashrisuresh

      October 10, 2010 at 2:32 pm

      i too make carrot curry in the same way. sometimes i love to add beetroot to this. Wonderful click and wish many more recipes from ur new kitchen

      Reply
    11. An Open Book

      October 10, 2010 at 4:24 pm

      im definitely bookmarking this one…love the colour

      Reply
    12. Sayantani

      October 10, 2010 at 4:55 pm

      I learnt to make thoran once I came to Bangalore and often make one with beans and carrots. only carrots version looks so bright…lovely clicks

      Reply
    13. divya

      October 10, 2010 at 5:31 pm

      Stir fry looks amazing…lovely presentation…

      Reply
    14. Pavithra

      October 10, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      Handy poriyal always if no veggies is in fridge except carrot. Beautiful pictures sharmi….

      Reply
    15. Kairali sisters

      October 10, 2010 at 5:47 pm

      YUmmy carrot thoran Sharmi..Loved all u r clicks…

      Reply
    16. aipi

      October 11, 2010 at 1:11 am

      Beautiful carrot poriyal..the pics are fantastic!

      US Masala

      Reply
    17. Yummy Team

      October 11, 2010 at 4:56 am

      Healthy n delicious stir-fry..Lovely clicks!!

      Reply
    18. Pushpa

      October 11, 2010 at 5:06 am

      Delicious carrot poriyal…beautiful click.

      Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

      Reply
    19. RAKS KITCHEN

      October 11, 2010 at 5:40 am

      I have never made poriyal with carrot alone so far,always make it along with other veggies like cabbage,beans…looks wonderful!

      Reply
    20. Sreelekha Sumesh

      October 11, 2010 at 5:52 am

      My fav too.Love that beautiful color.

      Reply
    21. chaitrali pathak

      October 11, 2010 at 7:23 am

      looks superb….and beautiful clicks

      Reply
    22. Home Cooked Oriya Food

      October 11, 2010 at 12:11 pm

      love it… lovely click!

      Reply
    23. Premalatha Aravindhan

      October 11, 2010 at 12:45 pm

      Healthy poriyal,i used to prepare this for my hubby's lunch box.Easy to made and heathly too.Asusual wounderful clicks…

      Reply
    24. Sarah Naveen

      October 12, 2010 at 1:25 am

      Nice click..looks so delicious..

      Reply
    25. Cham

      October 12, 2010 at 4:12 am

      I love to eat raw, but rarely do porriyal, looks beautiful!

      Reply
    26. Priya Sriram

      October 12, 2010 at 4:44 am

      Hi Sharmilee, I missed you all too.
      Wow, wonderful pictures and great recipes!
      Happy navratri!

      Reply
    27. Balakrishna Saraswathy

      October 12, 2010 at 5:46 am

      a conforming poriyal to be eaten any time with anything:)

      Reply
    28. Anonymous

      October 12, 2010 at 6:56 am

      Sharmi, I love this poriyal, esp mixed with rice and curd. I add a green chilly too while frying ..
      Leks

      good pic in natural lighting!

      Reply
    29. Sharmilee! :)

      October 12, 2010 at 7:14 am

      @Leks : Thanks for reminding I missed it in the recipe….have updated it now 🙂

      Reply
    30. Rachana

      October 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

      Beautiful poriyal!

      Reply
    31. sweet road

      October 11, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      This looks great, I have never had a carrot stir fry, nor made one! And there are some ingredients there I have never used, so it looks like I'll be trying them out soon!

      Reply
    32. hitesh

      March 25, 2013 at 9:22 am

      when do you use the urad dal in this receipe?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        March 25, 2013 at 9:46 am

        It should be added along with mustard seeds, missed it now updated

        Reply
    33. Gershwin Yesudhas

      January 14, 2014 at 12:29 am

      This is absolutely the same recipe that my Amma follows! Nice presentation! Keep them coming… :))

      Reply
    34. Sevvanthi

      December 23, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Notes section looks different.. Please check it Sharmi..

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        December 23, 2014 at 4:47 pm

        Thank you Sevvanthi! Have updated it….

        Reply
    35. Meeeeee

      December 02, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      Tried it.. Tasted great.. Thank you:)

      Reply
    36. Sakthi

      September 01, 2016 at 4:36 am

      Tried the same way and it was awesome!!!

      Reply
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