Gajorer Chechki

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Gajorer Chechki

#dalcurry - This is a typical Bengali style carrot curry that is very simple and easy to dish out. In this veg. version, you can also add some bori (vadi / dried lentil dumplings) or few boiled chickpeas if you prefer. Few prawns does wonders to the non-veg. version. It is best enjoyed with plain steamed rice or as a side dish with chapati / paratha.

Ingredient

2-3

carrots grated

2 tbsp.

oil

1 tsp

nigella seeds

2-3

green chilie slit

1 tsp

roasted cumin powder

1/4 tsp

asafoetida

1 tsp

roasted coriander powder

to taste

salt

1/2 cup

coriander leaves, chopped

1/2 tsp

turmeric powder

1 tsp

ghee

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat oil in a pan. Temper with nigella seeds, green chilies & asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.

* Step 2

Add all the dry spices and mix well.

* Step 3

Add the grated carrot. Give it a toss and stir fry on a medium flame for 4-5 minutes.

* Step 4

When done, switch off the flame & add the coriander leaves and ghee.

* Step 5

Serve with plain steamed rice or as a side dish with chapati / paratha.

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Tag

carrots grated oil Nigella Seeds green chilie slit roasted cumin powder Asafoetida roasted coriander powder Salt Coriander leaves, chopped turmeric powder Ghee

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