Mooli and Carrot Bazi

I like a side dish or two to accompany my main meals and add a little variety, and this Mooli and Carrot bazi does the job.

It is an unusual combination, which has been mentioned a few times when i have served it, but a tasty combination nonetheless. It is also a good looking dish with the orange of the carrot and green of the coriander adding a certain vibrancy, and it looks particularly pleasing when placed (i like alliteration :p) next to a bright yellow daal dish, or a red curry dish.

I also like this dish, because i believe it's child friendly. It provides two of your child's vegetables, but for me, it is a help in transitioning my son to spicy food. The sweetness of the carrots makes it easier for him to accept this dish, without realising or disliking that it is spicy too. Although my son ma sha allah, isn't too much of a fussy eater, dishes like this allow me to introduce part of his culture to him, without putting him off.

So, for this dish, i used:

2 tbsp oil
2 onions, finely sliced
5 green chillies
Salt to taste
2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp zeera powder(cumin powder)
1 tsp dhaniya powder(coriander powder)
2 large carrots, julienned
1 medium mooli, julienned
6 small dried red chillies, to garnish
Chopped coriander, to garnish

In a frying pan, heat your oil. Add your chopped onions and green chillies and fry until onions are softened.

Add your salt, and spices and allow to fry for about 7 - 8 minutes. If needed, add a little water to stop spices burning.

Add your carrots and mooli, cover and allow to cook on a low flame until cooked. I cooked for about 25 minutes. If you like a little bite to the veg, cook for a little less time.

Garnish with the dried chillies and fresh coriander. Serve hot with plain basmati rice, or with paratha.

I hope you enjoy!

Yaz ♥