- Heat oil in a cooking vessel. Once hot, add the curry leaves, green chilies, asafoetida and ginger and saute for 5 to 6 seconds. Add the chopped carrots and mix. Cook without lid on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, mixing the contents once in a while. Reduce flame, add salt and cook till the carrots are soft, Remove lid, add the coriander powder and mix. Cook for 2 to 3 mts. Add the crushed toasted sesame seeds and crushed red chili flakes and mix. Turn off flame and remove into a serving bowl. Serve warm with rice or rotis.