INDIAN CARROT SALAD WITH COCONUT - a crisp tender, fresh, grated carrot salad with fresh coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves; ready in 10 minutes; vegan and gluten free!
My favorite memory of a fresh salad while growing up was a large bowl of freshly grated carrot salad chock full of finely chopped green chilies and freshly grated coconut with a squeeze of lemon juice! With all the exotic combinations of salads available now, this simple salad was almost forgotten and pushed to the back of my salad list. Not anymore! It has found its way to my plate today. I was making this sambar with drumsticks/moringa from our garden and a simple coconut based Konkani curry called “Buthi” using what else, drumstick leaves and flowers, again from my garden (recipes will be up soon), to go with my rice. To complete my thali, I somehow could not think of anything else other than this simple yet delicious nostalgic grated carrot salad.
HOW TO MAKE INDIAN GRATED CARROT SALAD: All the elements were already there in my kitchen: carrots, green chilies (home grown), freshly grated coconut and some curry leaves (again from my garden). Just peel and grate some carrots and stir in some finely chopped green chilies/jalapenos for the kick of heat. You can omit these if you like but do add some; gives a lovely spicy hue! Shower some freshly grated coconut (fresh is best but if not available, frozen will do), add salt to taste and now it is ready for some tempering! Well, being a south Indian, how can I not put some seasoning/tempering or “phanna” as we call it in Konkani? A dash of mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves in coconut oil is my go-to tempering for most of my south Indian curries/dishes. Same goes with this awesome salad too! Squirt some freshly squeezed lemon juice and you are done! My simple Konkani home-cooked comforting meal was ready!
Don’t you just love this simple thali? What could be more comforting and soulful than a traditional, home-cooked meal you grew up with! So, for the perfect accompaniment to your next meal, do try this simple, healthy and gorgeous grated carrot salad. It is so delicious and tasty that I used to enjoy it with chapattis too! Loved to scoop up this crisp tender grated carrot salad with a piece of chapatti or puri (deep fried Indian flat bread) often! If you love rolls, just fill your chapati, roll and enjoy! It is portable enough to take for any party or gathering and so quick to put together too; comes together in 10 minutes! So, head on to your kitchen and make some! Do try out some of these healthy salads I enjoy in my home: Sprouted Mung Bean Salad Healthy Raw Carrot and Beetroot Salad Spinach Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Enjoy and Healthy Eating!
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2 large carrots, peeled and grated (about 2 cups) 2 small green chilies/jalapenos (finely chopped, cut into roundels or slit) ¼ cup freshly grated coconut (or frozen grated coconut) ½ lemon juice Finely chopped coriander leaves/cilantro for garnishing Salt to taste FOR THE ‘PHANNA’ OR TEMPERING: 2 teaspoons coconut oil ½ tsp mustard seeds Few curry leaves
Instructions Notes If you love to add some proteins, just soak some moong dal (split moong dal) in water for about an hour, drain and mix into the salad. This then becomes “Kosambari” which is so popular in the southern part of India, specifically Karnataka. I love to add moong bean sprouts sometimes whenever I have them ready in the fridge. Have leftovers? Stir them into some beaten curd/yogurt to make a delightful raita! If you like my posts and recipes, do not forget to Pin, Share, comment in the box below or like my Facebook page Don’t forget to follow me on: Facebook @ curryandvanilla Pinterest @ curryandvanilla Instagram @ curryandvanilla16 Twitter @ curryandvanilla Google Plus @ Vanitha Bhat Have fun cooking, eating and sharing!!!! Join the party at: Angie’s Fiesta Friday along with co-hosts Mollie @Frugalhausfrau and Monika’s EverydayHealthyRecipes Shopping Suggestions:
