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Carrot Beans Salad

கேரட் பீன்ஸ் சாலட்

By Ganesan Kannan

25 mins Serves 5 Easy Chennai

A crisp, no-cook carrot beans salad built around 1 carrot, finely chopped, finished with a South Indian mustard tempering.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and prepare 1 carrot, finely chopped — chop, grate or cube as the recipe needs.

  2. 2

    Blanch carrot and beans for exactly two minutes and plunge into cold water to lock the colour and crunch.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil, crackle mustard and urad dal with curry leaves, and pour this tempering over the mix.

  4. 4

    Add salt and the dressing only just before serving, and toss lightly with your fingertips.

  5. 5

    Serve the carrot beans salad fresh and cool as a side with rice or as a light meal on its own.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

கேரட், பீன்ஸை 2 நிமிடம் வேகவைத்து குளிர்ந்த நீரில் போடவும்.

Blanch carrot and beans for exactly two minutes and plunge into cold water to lock the colour and crunch.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 351 kcal
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fat: 10 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.