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Kerala · Lunch

Thoran (Coconut Vegetable Stir-Fry - Carrot)

Traditional 9. Thoran recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 400g carrots, grated
• 3/4 cup grated fresh coconut
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Pinch of asafoetida

👩‍🍳 How to make Thoran

1. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds (listen for popping), add asafoetida, curry leaves. Visual: fragrant, golden curry leaves.
2. Add green chilies (1 min, medium-high heat): Add chopped green chilies, fry 30 seconds.
3. Add grated coconut (2 mins, medium heat): Add grated coconut, stir constantly to toast. Visual: coconut turns light golden, fragrant.
4. Combine vegetables (5 mins, medium heat): Add grated carrots, turmeric, salt. Stir-fry constantly. Visual: carrots soften, moisture evaporates.
5. Final consistency (2 mins, low heat): Thoran should be dry, not wet. Visual: no liquid pooling, individual carrot pieces visible.

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