Carrot Koshimbir is a healthy salad recipe which is usually served as an accompaniment with dal rice and rotis.

RECIPE

Ingredients

• 3 carrots rinsed,skin peeled, rinsed again and grated approximately 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp coarsely ground roasted peanuts
• 1 1/2 tsp ghee/ oil
• 2 green chillies chopped( adjust spice level)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• Squeeze of lemon juice ( as per tang)
• 3 to 4 curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida
• Sugar to taste
• Salt to taste
• 2 sprigs of chopped coriander leaves to garnish

METHOD :

Place grated carrots in a mixing bowl. Add salt and sugar.
Heat ghee in a seasoning wok, pop in cumin seeds,when they crackle add asafoetida, chopped green chillies and curry leaves.Pour over the carrot mix.
 Sprinkle lime juice. Add peanut powder. Mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. 
Serve with rotis or even dal rice.

TIP :

Mixing in the peanut powder just before serving retains the crunchiness of the salad.