SOUTH AFRICAN - CURRIED CARROT SALAD

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This recipe is also from the web site Rainbow Nation Connecting South Africa and has been posted here for the ZWT-7 Tour of Africa. Most South African BBQ's always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. This curried carrot salad is one example of the wonderful salads typically served.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     South African

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg carrot
1/2 kg onion
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove, whole
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, black
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and slice thinly.
  • Cover the slices with water and boil just until soft then drain and set aside until needed.
  • Peel and halve the onions and slice thinly then cover the onions with boiling water and leave to stand for 15 minutes, then drain the onions.
  • In a large pot add the cooked carrots and onions, white vinegar, sugar, raisins, salt, cloves and black peppercorns and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the corn flour and curry powder with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Now add the curry mixture to the carrot mixture and let boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon the hot curried carrots into clean hot jars and seal immediately.

Terance Dube
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Regina Mawutor
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based salads, but this one is an exception. The curry dressing is light and flavorful, and the carrots are perfectly cooked.


xXRay157
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Raymond Tong
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sylviah Getonto
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual side dish routine.


troy haight
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I'm not a fan of curry, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the carrots are cooked perfectly.


Chereen Tanises
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy vegetables into your diet.


CHAIRESSE Siler
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I love the pop of color that the raisins and cashews add to this salad.


mascuud maska
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Sandra Amankwah
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I love this salad. The curry dressing is so good that it makes the carrots taste amazing.


Usama Kashmiri
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


crystal espinoza
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I love the creamy curry dressing and the crunchy cashews and coconut. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors.


Shasie Green
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mrsd Niks
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


fais ctg
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


NATION VINES
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The curry dressing is perfectly balanced and the carrots are cooked to perfection.


Anika Tasnim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


susana Sanchez
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The curry dressing is so flavorful and creamy, and the carrots are cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of raisins, cashews, and coconut. It's a great salad for a potluck or picnic.


Mohammad latif
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This South African Curried Carrot Salad is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors perfectly. The carrots are cooked until tender, then tossed in a creamy curry dressing. The salad is also packed with raisins, cashews, and coconut fo