Carrot Cauliflower thoran/stir fry

Refrigerator was calling out "give me some veggies to store". I realized then only that I had a small piece of cauliflower and two carrots to make a side dish for rice. You must've tried this combination when you ran out of choices. But they complemented each other to give a nice tasty result. Now this thoran/stir fry is going to be in my menu for a long time.

You need

• Cauliflower - 1 small (I had a very small one)
• Carrots - 2 
• Onion - 1 medium size
• Grated coconut -  1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Green chilli - 3
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Shallots - 2 sliced
• Salt to taste

Method

• Chop cauliflower, carrots and onion. (I used chopped to get very tiny pieces)
• Grind coarsely grated coconut, turmeric powder,  green chilli, garlic, cumin seeds. Keep aside
• In a thick bottomed vessel, heat oil.
• Add mustard seeds when oil is hot. Let it splutter. Add sliced shallots.
• When it turns light brown, add the chopped vegetables.
• Stir for 2 minutes and add the coconut mix. Put on low flames.
• Add salt to taste and mix well. 
• Cover and cook until done. If needed add little water (1 tbsp)
• Open the lid when done and leave on flame for 1 more minute until all water dries up.
• Serve with rice.

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