Sesame Carrot Fry - Carrot Sabzi
Make this nutritious Sesame Carrot Fry sabzi prepared with minimal spices. This is a very delicious, simple, and easy to make recipe which comes together in no time. It makes a perfect choice to enjoy as a side dish with some rice or roti.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large Carrots 200 grams
- 6-7 Curry leaves
- 1 large Garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 2 tsp Tomato puree or 1 tsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds white
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/hing
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Red chili Powder
- 1/3 tsp Salt or as required
- 1 pinch Sugar
- 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Wash the carrots and peel them with a vegetable peeler. Cut ½ inch top and bottom part of the carrots and discard them. Next, cut the carrots into a thin disc shape and set aside.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in the pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Next, add asafoetida, curry leaves, crushed garlic, and turmeric powder.
- Transfer the prepared carrots into the pan, mix, and cover the pan with a lid for about 1 minute.
- Remove the lid and add tomato puree/ketchup, red chili powder, salt, sugar, mix, and cook covered for 4-5 minutes or until carrots turn tender.
- Next, add some sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, cook uncovered for 2 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Use long and equal sized carrots to form symmetrical shaped discs.
- Try to cut the carrots into thin discs so they will cook faster and evenly.
- If you are using tomato ketchup then add 1 tsp into the sabzi - it is more concentrated and on the sweeter side.
- Do not overcook the carrots for the best tasting recipe.