Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Carrots

   Peel 1/2 kg of carrots and cut them into small, uniform pieces as shown in the video. Set aside.

2. 2.Fry Peppercorns

   Heat a pan and add 2 teaspoons of peppercorns. Fry them for 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the fried peppercorns to a plate and set aside.

3. 3.Fry Sesame Seeds

   In the same pan, add 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds. Fry until they turn golden brown. Transfer the fried sesame seeds to the same plate as the peppercorns and set aside.

4. 4.Fry Groundnuts

   Add 1 small cup of groundnuts (peanuts) to the pan. Fry until they turn golden brown. Transfer the fried groundnuts to the same plate and set aside.

5. 5.Temper Spices

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add 1 teaspoon of chana dal and fry until light golden. Add a handful of curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida, and fry for a few seconds until the curry leaves are crisp.

6. 6.Cook Carrots

   Add the cut carrots to the pan. Add 1 small teaspoon of turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix everything well to combine. Close the lid and cook the carrots until they are tender.

7. 7.Prepare Dry Powder

   While the carrots are cooking, transfer the fried peppercorns, sesame seeds, and groundnuts to a mixer grinder. Grind them into a coarse dry powder.

8. 8.Add Dry Powder

   Once the carrots are cooked well and tender, add the prepared dry powder to the pan. Mix thoroughly until the powder is evenly distributed and coats the carrots.

9. 9.Add Lemon Juice

   Squeeze half a lemon over the carrot curry. Mix well to incorporate the lemon juice.

10. 10.Serve

    Your tasty carrot curry is ready to serve. Enjoy as a side dish.