Wednesday, August 1, 2007

My Kitchen : CARROT SALAD (5th Serv)

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Dear Friends,

It's my 5th serving to all of you...!!! .... Take a test with DINNER......!!!

Normally we have taken all SALAD recepies at DINNER time. Can you think...How our Home Dinner party graceful and tasteful....

Take a chance of it!!!!


Things required: (for 4-5 persons)
  1. Carrots medium sized - 3 to 4
  2. Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
  3. Lime - 1/2
  4. Salt - 1/2 tsp
  5. Bland Oil - 1 tbsp
How to do it? (Preparation):

First wash the Carrots nicely and scratch it. Grate coarsely and pass in a bowl with salt. Clinch out the juice from the lime, only 1-2 tsp.

Method:

First heat the oil in a small kadhai or in frying pan (non-stick utensils preferred, if used) add the mustard seeds in kadhai or in frying pan and cover it fully till the spitting out subsides. Pour all scraped out carrots in kadhai or frying pan.

Now, just I put some additions for making RAITA:

shaking up with 1 cup creamy curd, beaten it till smooth (gravy), into the salted carrot. Again, repeat above Method (i.e. "Heat the oil in a small kadhai or in frying pan, add the mustard seeds in kadhai or in frying pan and cover it fully till the spitting out subsides" only) with mustard seeds (which is called BAGHAR) as above and omit the lime juice.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on "Carrot Salad"

1. How can you make a delicious carrot salad?
Answer: You can make a delicious carrot salad by julienning fresh carrots, mixing them with a tangy vinaigrette, and adding your favorite toppings like raisins and chopped nuts.

2. What are the health benefits of eating carrot salad?
Answer: Eating carrot salad can provide numerous health benefits, including improved vision due to its high beta-carotene content, enhanced skin health, and a boost in immune function thanks to its rich vitamin C content.

3. Are there any creative variations of carrot salad to try?
Answer: Yes, you can experiment with variations of carrot salad, such as adding ingredients like grated apples and yogurt for a sweet twist, or incorporating spices like cumin and coriander for a savory and exotic flavor profile.

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