## Gajar Methi Poriyal Recipe – Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Gajar Methi Poriyal Recipe – Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Gajar Methi Poriyal Recipe – Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry:
* 2 Carrots (Gajjar)
* 2 cups Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 3 Dry Red Chillies
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* Salt – as required
* 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
* Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped (for garnish)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Gajar Methi Poriyal Recipe – Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry:
1. firstly wash the fenugreek leaves with clean water.
2. Drain the water fully and chop the fenugreek leaves roughly.
3. Keep it aside.
4. Next, wash the carrots, peel them and grate it using a grater.
5. Keep it aside.
6. Heat a heavy bottomed pan with required coconut oil.
7. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies and saute them for about 30 seconds.
8. After 30 seconds, add onions and cook them till they turn soft and translucent.
9. Once the onion turns translucent, add the roughly chopped fenugreek leaves and cook till they also become soft.
10. After the leaves become soft, add grated carrots, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
11. Mix and cook them for about a minute.
12. After a minute, add little water and cover the pan with a lid.
13. Cook the Gajar Methi Poriyal covered for 2 to 3 minutes or until the water evaporates completely.
14. When the poriyal is cooked, switch off the gas and garnish it with coriander leaves.
15. Serve Gajar Methi Poriyal with Jeera Milagu Rasam/Keerai Sambar and Steamed Rice for your weekday lunch.
### Tips for the Best Gajar Methi Poriyal Recipe – Carrot Fenugreek Stir Fry:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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