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Wash the carrot and chop them
Wash the carrot, and chop them into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories95.0 kcal
- Carbs5.1 g (20.5 kcal)
- Protein1.7 g (6.8 kcal)
- Fats7.5 g (67.7 kcal)
Kaarad Pookath recipe
Carrot foogath/Kaarad Pookath is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, and an excellent source of vitamin D, carotenoids. It helps lower the risk of heart disease and improves eye health.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 5 persons
Ingredients
Sunflower oil
1 Table Spoon
Carrot orange
250 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
2 Grams
Curry leaves
25 Grams
Onion small
50 Grams
Chillies red
2 Grams
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Coconut kernel fresh
3 Table Spoon
Mustard seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
100 Milliliter
Instructions
1
2
Saute the carrot
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, and green chilies. Saute for about 1 to 2 minutes. After 1 to 2 minutes, add onions. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes till the onion turns translucent. Then add chopped carrots, salt, and saute.
3
Add water
Add water, cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Don't overcook to maintain the crunchiness. When the carrots are cooked, finally add grated coconut, toss and switch off. Serve hot with steamed rice and sambar.
Nutrition Label
Kaarad Pookath
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories95.0 kcal
- Carbs5.1 g
- Fiber4.4 g
- Sugar2.8 g
- Protein1.7 g
- Fat7.5 g
- Saturated fat2.9 g
- Mono unsaturated fat1.1 g
- Poly unsaturated fat2.3 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium420.7 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
32 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Kaarad Pookath | French beans foogath | Phrench beans foogath | Amaranth leaves curry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 92.2 kcal | 92.2 kcal | 84.8 kcal |
| Carbs | 5.1 g | 3.7 g | 3.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2.4 g | 2.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 7.5 g | 7.5 g | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 4.4 g | 4.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Sugar | 2.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 420.7 mg | 206.2 mg | 206.2 mg | 258.4 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
