Gujarati Carrot Salad
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) whole mustard seeds
- 1 Tbs (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) raisins, soaked in hot water for 1 hour (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the carrots and salt in a mixing bowl, tossing to distribute the salt. Heat the oil in a small skillet over moderate heat. Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and remove from the heat as soon as the seeds begin to pop, about 2 to 3 seconds. Pour the hot oil and mustard seeds over the carrots. Add the lemon juice and optional raisins and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.