CARROT PUTTU

We make this side dish only for sambar rice. Sambar Sadam , Carrot puttu & appalam (papad) is a divine combination..I learnt this from my mom.Its very easy to prepare.Try this for kids .. I am sure they’ll love it.Its always better to eat the carrots raw to get the complete nutrition.If not possible, its good to steam to retain the nutrition.Here i ‘ve steamed the carrot. So i feel this side dish is good for growing children who doesn’t eat raw carrot .

INGREDIENTS

• Carrot – 3 nos ( Grated)
• Big onion – 1 no (Finely chopped)
• Green chilly – 1 no ( slit into 2 )
• Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional)
• Salt – As needed.

To Temper :

• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves – Few

METHOD :

• Grate the carrot. Spread the grated carrot in the idly plate and steam it for 10 –15 mins in idli pot.( This method retains the nutrition in carrot )
• Finely chop the onions and slit cut the green chillies.
• Now in a kadai , add oil and temper the items given above .
• Add the onions & chillies . Saute till onion turns transparent.
• Now add the steamed carrot , salt and toss well.
• Keep in low flame for sometime by tossing in between.
• Now add the grated coconut , stir for sometime and switch off the flame.

Yummy carrot puttu is ready to go with sambar rice !!