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Indian Carrot Salad

Indian Carrot Salad

with Yogurt, Mustard Seed and Mint
40 min.
Time:
80
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
92 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
11 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
4 carrots
2 Red onions
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp brown Mustard seed
1 tsp ground Cumin
salt
1 tsp Chili powder
½ bunch mint
½ lemon
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Preparation
1.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 1

Strain yogurt through a fine sieve for about 30 minutes.

2.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 2

Peel carrots, cut in half crosswise, then cut into very fine strips with a knife or peeler.

3.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 3

Peel the onions and cut into very thin strips.

4.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 4

Heat oil in a pan and toast the mustard seeds briefly until they begin to burst.

5.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 5

Add carrots and onions to pan. Add cumin, salt and chili powder and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until al dente.

6.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 6

Transfer mixture into a bowl and allow to cool.

7.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 7

Scoop yogurt into a bowl. Rinse mint and pat dry, chop leaves and add to yogurt. Squeeze lemon and stir juice to taste into yogurt.

8.
Indian Carrot Salad preparation step 8

Combine carrots with yogurt sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie80 cal.(4 %)
Protein4 g(4 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The carrots in this dish contain more than the daily requirement of beta-carotene, an antioxidant which is converted into vitamin A in the body.  

Even smarter

Even smarter

Choose a vegetable oil with plenty of vitamin E, such as grapeseed oil. This vitamin supports immune system health.

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