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Chettinad Style Carrot Salad

செட்டிநாடு கேரட் சாலட்

By Ganesan Kannan

35 mins Serves 3 Medium Chettinad

A crisp, no-cook chettinad style carrot salad built around 2 carrots, grated, finished with a South Indian mustard tempering.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and prepare 2 carrots, grated — chop, grate or cube as the recipe needs.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the roasted fennel-pepper Chettinad powder over the carrot and finish with curry leaves fried in gingelly oil.

  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 chettinad style carrot salad fresh and cool as a side with rice or as a light meal on its own.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

வறுத்த சோம்பு மிளகு பொடியை கேரட்டில் தூவி, நல்லெண்ணெயில் வறுத்த கறிவேப்பிலை சேர்க்கவும்.

Sprinkle the roasted fennel-pepper Chettinad powder over the carrot and finish with curry leaves fried in gingelly oil.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 442 kcal
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 32 g
  • Fat: 17 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.