Indian Style Chilled Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavors, this Indian Style Chilled Carrot Salad is a healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. Featuring freshly grated carrots tossed in zesty lemon juice and lightly sweetened with a touch of sugar, this salad is elevated by a delightful tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili for a subtle kick. Roasted peanuts add a satisfying crunch, while fragrant chopped cilantro ties it all together. Perfectly chilled to enhance its crisp texture and tangy-spicy balance, this quick-to-prepare salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves as an ideal light appetizer or side dish. For lovers of Indian-inspired recipes packed with freshness and flair, this salad is a must-try! Keywords: Indian carrot salad, chilled salad recipe, healthy side dish, refreshing appetizer, vibrant Indian flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 6 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 small (finely chopped) Green chili
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Place the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and sugar to the grated carrots. Toss well to coat all the carrots evenly with the seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Once the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the curry leaves and the finely chopped green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the spices.
Pour the tempered oil mixture over the salted grated carrots and mix thoroughly.
Add the roasted peanuts and chopped fresh cilantro to the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and to chill the salad.
Serve the Indian Style Chilled Carrot Salad cold as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
