Gujerati carrot salad

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
5 Carrots;medium Salt
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Whole black Mustard seeds
2 teaspoons Lemon juice

Directions

This is a Madhur Jeffrey recipe, published in the Toronto Sun.

"Jaffray was in town last week teaching at the Bonnie Stern School of Cooking. Using ingredients available locally, primarily in the shops along Gerrard just west of Coxwell, she wowed the classes with her masterful teaching, attention to detail and wonderful aromatic dishes. She also proved how good and easy Indian cooking can be. ...

Jaffray taught us how roasting, crushing and grinding bring out different qualities in a spice. Crushing mustard seeds, for example, brings out their heat but tossing them 'til they pop in hot oil calms the heat and brings out a sweet nuttiness. Black mustard seeds, the finest mustard seeds are essential and inexpensive ingredient, found in Indian groceries."

Trim and peel and grate carrots. In a bowl, toss with salt and set aside. In a small heavy pan over medium heat, heat oil. When very hot, add mustard seeds. As soon as the seeds begin to pop, in a few seconds, pour oil and seeds over carrots. Add lemon juice and toss.

SERVES:4 Serve at room temperature or cold.

SOURCE: Madhur Jaffray, The Toronto Sun Posted by Anne Maclellan

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