MUSTARD SEED AND CURRY LEAF CARROT SALAD
Tempered spices (aka chhonk, or tadka) + lime + salt + grated raw vegetables = a quartet of freshness, texture, and balanced flavor -- it will become your new go-to technique for salads. The key is choosing a vegetable that doesn't get super wilty and spices that will add texture but not overwhelm. Here's my favorite version, which uses carrots (their natural sweetness goes well with bitter, earthy spices), and the South Indian spice combo of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Try this with other vegetables -- cucumbers, beets, and radishes would all work great -- or test out another combination of spices, like cumin seeds, red chile powder, and dried red chiles. The mix-and-match possibilities are endless.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small pan over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the black mustard seeds and as soon as they begin to pop and dance around in the oil, which should be within seconds, remove the pan from the heat. Add the curry leaves, making sure they get fully coated in the oil (there may be more popping and splattering, and that's okay!). The leaves should immediately crisp up in the residual heat. Combine the carrots and the oil mixture in a bowl, add the lime juice and salt, and mix well. Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt, if needed.
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Randel Wiggins
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and easy-to-make side dish.
Rita Morrison
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The mustard seeds and curry leaves add a nice touch of flavor.
HaMMAS AZAD
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this salad. The mustard seeds and curry leaves add a lot of flavor.
Kathy Cade
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer.
Md Bayzid
[email protected]This is a tasty and easy-to-make salad. I love the combination of sweet carrots, tangy mustard seeds, and fragrant curry leaves.
nuwan lakshitha
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
rinku robiul
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this salad. The mustard seeds and curry leaves add a lot of flavor.
Precious Oluchi
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots and it's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Akiel Reid
[email protected]This salad is a great balance of sweet, sour, and savory. I love the crunch of the carrots and the pop of the mustard seeds.
TM SAFI
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make carrots more interesting. This salad is a great option.
Meva Bilawali
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their carrots.
Fatima Dhaysi
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.
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[email protected]This is a refreshing and flavorful salad. I love the combination of carrots, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
Tee Holliday
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I loved this salad. The mustard seeds and curry leaves really make a difference.
Md Ruber
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Slindile Myeni
[email protected]I added some chopped cilantro to this salad and it was delicious. I think it would also be good with some crumbled feta cheese.
Amrit Sapkota
[email protected]This carrot salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Reflecting Moon
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The mustard seeds and curry leaves add a really unique flavor to the carrots. I'll definitely be making this again.
Masin Masin
[email protected]I've made this carrot salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the tangy dressing and the crunch of the carrots.
Maleah Watkins
[email protected]This carrot salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and carrots was unique and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the crunch of the mustard seeds and the subtle heat from the curry leaves.