Recipe for Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Spiced
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- ½ Kg cucumbers, peeled seeded and diced
- ½ Kg carrot, grated
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons mustard oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 green cayenne chili, slit lengthwise and seeded
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, minced
Cooking Directions
In a small bowl add the yogurt, sesame and cumin and mix well to make a smooth paste.
Add the cucumber, carrot and salt. Set aside.
Heat the oil in as small skillet over medium heat.
Add the mustard, and chili and cook for about a minute, stirring until the spices are aromatic.
Add the cayenne and turmeric.
Stir and pour the flavored oil over the cucumbers; toss gently.
Add the lemon juice and chill.
Serve cold topped with mint leaves.
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