Potato Carrot Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Potatoes (cut into thin long pieces)
• 1 cup Carrots (cut into thin long pieces)
• 1 cup Beetroot (cut into thin long pieces)
• 1.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Chilli Flakes (adjust to desired heat)
• 1 tbsp Oil (your choice; more may be needed for non-stick pans)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the cut potato, carrot and beetroot with salt and chilli flakes in a bowl.

2. 2

   Choose a precooking method for the vegetables: For the Microwave oven method, close and cook in microwave oven for 7 - 9 minutes or till the vegetables are tender but not fully cooked. (A 800W microwave on high power typically takes 7 minutes).

3. 3

   For the Pressure cooker method, splash a palmful of water into the vegetable mixture and cook for 1 whistle.

4. 4

   Switch off the flame and leave it to cook for 5 minutes before releasing the steam.

5. 5

   For the Frying pan / wok method, cook closed for 5 minutes on low flame. During this time, the vegetables will release some water that is naturally in them.

6. 6

   Remove the lid, add a palmful of water if the mixture is too dry.

7. 7

   Stir well, close the pan/wok and continue cooking till tender. Keep stirring in between to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan / wok.

8. 8

   In a frying pan or wok, heat about 1 Tbsp oil. You may have to add more if your pan is not non-stick.

9. 9

   When the oil is hot, add the precooked vegetables to the pan.

10. 10

    Stir-fry on medium flame till fully cooked and dry, which should take around 8 minutes.

Notes

There is no need to add water if you use a microwave oven for precooking. If using a pressure cooker for other vegetables like okra or long beans, release pressure immediately after switching the flame off to prevent mushiness. This dish can be made without chilli or with a little pepper for children. You can also add coconut pieces (thengakothu) for extra texture.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegan
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• South Indian
• Kerala
• stir-fry
• healthy