Guest guest Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Salad South Indian Style 1 carrot, peeled and julienne 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 tomato, diced 1 green chili, minced 1 small bunch of cilantro, coriander leaves minced salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice Salad Dressing 2 teaspoons oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1 teaspoon black gram dal (washed urad dal), picked over and rinsed 1 red chili, halved 1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder a few curry leaves, optional Add the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside. Making the salad dressing: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a heavy pan or skillet. Add the mustard seeds, black gram dal, halved red chili, asafetida, and a few curry leaves. When the mustard seeds splutter, add this mixture to the vegetables. Now add the lemon juice, and mix thoroughly. Serve at room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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