Gujarati Carrot Salad is an easy recipe that creates a spicy Indian hit to a lovely side dish. Using only a few ingredients creates a tasty dish that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Both ways produce an enjoyable blend of flavours and textures.

Gujarati Carrot Salad

Gujarati Carrot Salad is simply grated carrots on steroids. The addition of Mustard Seeds and raisins give the dish body and heat – Perfect.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Fruit, Salad, Spice, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 125kcal

Ingredients

6 medium carrots peeled and grated
2 tbsp whole mustard seeds 30 ml
2 tbsp vegetable oil 30 ml
1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
1/4 cup raisins 60 ml
1/2 tsp Salt 2 ml

Instructions

Combine the carrots and salt in a mixing bowl, tossing to distribute the salt.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over moderate heat.
Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and remove from the heat as soon as the seeds begin to pop, about 2 to 3 seconds.
Pour the hot oil and mustard seeds over the carrots.
Add the lemon juice and optional raisins and mix well.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.