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Shredded Carrot Salad (Gajjar Ka Salaad)

The Washington Post, October 19, 2005
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Course: Salad, Side Dish
  • Features: Fast, Healthy, Meatless

Summary:

This salad traditionally is served as a side dish.

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 serrano chili pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • Salt
  • Shredded unsweetened coconut , for garnish (optional)
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the carrots, peanuts, chili pepper and lemon juice. Mix well. Set aside.

In a small skillet, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to crackle, after about 1 minute, remove from heat and pour over the carrots. Add salt to taste and mix well. Garnish with coconut and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "The Everything Indian Cookbook," by Monica Bhide (Adams Media Corp., 2004).

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 91
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 6g 9
Saturated Fat: 1g 5
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 111mg5
Total Carbohydrates: 9g 3
Dietary Fiber: 3g 12
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 2g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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