Carrot Puttu

Ingredients:

Carrot – 250 gms

Channa dal – 125 gms

Oil – 2 – 3 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger,garlic,chilli paste – 1tbsp

Masala powder (coriander – 2 tsp, cinnamon, cloves – 6, cardamom – 4)

Method:

      Soak channa dal for 2 hours and drain the water completely

      Grind the dal with salt, cumin seeds without adding water.

      Add paste and powder to the dal mixture and mix well.

      Peel and grate carrots.

      Heat oil in kadai add cumin seeds, curry leaves and grated carrot.

      Add salt, turmeric and cook in low flame till carrot becomes tender.

      Add dal mixture and slowly fry until it becomes dry.

      Serve with rice or roti.