Carrot Ginger Thogayal

Ingredients

Shredded Carrot.         -   1 cup
Ginger.        -    1 inch
Shredded coconut.  -  2 tbsp
Asafoetida. -    1/4 tsp
Urad dal.    -     3 tbsp
Channa dal.-    2 tbsp
Red chillies.-    4
Oil.                -    2 tsp
Tamarind.   -    gooseberry size
Salt to taste


1.  In a pan add 1 tsp oil.  When the oil is hot add red chillies, channa dal and urad dal. Saute till the dals changes its colour to golden brown.  Now add tamarind and saute till tamarind becomes soft.  Remove them in a cup.  Now add  1 tsp oil, asafoetida, shredded carrot, salt and saute till the shredded carrot is well cooked. Switch off the flame and let e everything cool completely

2.  In a mixer jar add the sauteed dal with tamarind and grind it without water.  Then add the carrot, coconut and little water and grind it to a coarse paste. 

3.  Enjoy with hot rice and ghee.