Knol Khol Carrot Peas Poriyal 

Knol khol carrot peas porial is a delicious and healthy South Indian style poriyal (stir fry ) variety which is very easy to make.
Knol khol also called Kohlrabi is high in dietary fibre and rich in Vitamins like A,E,C and B complex vitamins.It is also very rich antioxidants. It is low in calories too. It contains calcium, magnesium,iron and phosphorus.

Health benefits of Knol khol-

💪Helps in weight loss.

💪Prevents constipation and maintains gut health.

💪Lowers blood pressure and prevents heart problems.

💪Prevents anemia 

💪Improves bone strength

💪Prevents cancer.

💪Protects the eyesight.

💪It also improves immunity.

This recipe is highly nutritious as it contains both carrots and knol khol and is suitable for those who want to loose weight.
I have prepared this recipe in pressure cooker as it hastens the process of cooking.
If you want to cook in kadai you can do that too,you can do the tempering first then add veggies sprinkle little water and cover cook until the veggies are done finally add grated coconut and serve hot.

Check out how to make this nutritious and tasty Knol khol carrot and peas poriyal recipe below.

Ingredients

Knol khol -1 cup chopped

Carrot -1/2 cup chopped

Peas -1/4 cup

Onion -2 nos chopped

Garlic -4 nos chopped fine

Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp

Red chilli powder-3/4-1 tsp

Coriander powder-2 tsps

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Red chilli-2 nos

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Urad dal-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Curry leaves-few

Grated coconut-2 Tbsps

Oil -2-3 tsps

Recipe Video

Method

1.In a pressure cooker add knol khol,carrots,peas and add 1/2-3/4 cup of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Switch off the gas and allow the pressure to subside.

 2.Drain the water from the veggies and you can use the water in rasam or drink it as soup. Set the veggies aside.

3.Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds,urad dal, cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chillies and allow it to splutter.Add garlic and onions and saute well.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds.

4.Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder,salt and saute for few seconds in medium flame.

5.Add the cooked veggies and mix everything gently.

6.Continue to saute the veggies for 5 mins in medium flame .

7.Finally add grated coconut and remove from fire.

Preparation Time-20 mins

Serves -4