Gujarat Carrot Salad Food

GAJJARA KOSAMBARI (CARROT SALAD)

Gajjara Kosambari (Carrot Salad) image

There are countless variations of this style of salad from Karnataka, but my favorite is a simple version made with crunchy raw carrots, dressed with a little tempered fat, coconut, citrus and chopped herbs. If fresh coconut isn't available, keep a bag of frozen grated coconut in the freezer. It's easy to find at most Indian grocery stores and, when you have it on hand, you can bring this salad together in less than five minutes.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories snack, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
1 green finger chile (or serrano chile), halved lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 cup moong dal (split green gram), soaked for 1 hour, rinsed and drained (optional)
3 large carrots, peeled and roughly grated
2 tablespoons fresh or frozen grated coconut
Handful of cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 lemon, for squeezing

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the chile, cumin, sesame seeds, mustard seeds and moong dal, if using, and sauté for 1 minute.
Scrape out into a large bowl. Add the carrots, coconut, cilantro, salt and sugar. When ready to serve, squeeze lemon on top and mix to combine.

CLASSIC CARROT SALAD

Classic Carrot Salad image

Maybe your family has made carrot salad forever, or maybe you've seen it at potlucks, but if you're not familiar with this Southern classic, your inner voice might be screaming, "Raisins don't belong in salad!" But relax: This just might be the only time they do. The soft, sweet raisins complement the crunchy carrots, which are finished with a tangy dressing. Soak the raisins in hot water to give them a different, more plump texture. If you aren't a fan of mayonnaise or yogurt, use 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and add some chopped fresh parsley. Let the crunchy-sweet flavors roll over your tastebuds as you realize you've made a simple, and delicious, dish in less than 15 minutes.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings (about 4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup golden or brown raisins
1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, (optional)
6 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups), or 1 (10-ounce) bag of carrot matchsticks

Steps:

In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise, honey and orange zest (if using). Mix until combined.
Add carrots to dressing and fold together all the ingredients using a rubber spatula or tongs.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.

SIMPLE CARROT SALAD

Simple carrot salad image

Turn boiled carrots into an impressive side dish in minutes with this simple recipe.

Provided by Ben O'Donoghue

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½kg carrots , peeled
1 plump garlic clove , peeled
2 tsp cumin seeds , toasted
1 tsp honey
juice of 1 lemon
small handful raisins
small handful pine nuts , toasted
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch coriander , roughly chopped

Steps:

Boil the carrots whole in lightly salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender (or steam, if you prefer).
While the carrots are boiling, use a pestle and mortar to mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then add the cumin seeds and pound a little more to combine. Stir in the honey and lemon juice.
Drain the carrots, leave until cool enough to handle, then slice on the diagonal and tip into a salad bowl. Toss the dressing thoroughly with the warm carrots, scatter over the raisins and pine nuts, then drizzle with the olive oil. If you have time, allow the carrots to stand at room temperature for an hour or so, for all the flavours to come together. Just before serving, toss through the coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium