Recipe for cooking gujarati
Recipes from India :: Indian Main Dish Vegetables
6 med. carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
2 Tbsp. whole mustard seeds
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. raisins, soaked in hot water for 1 hour (optional)
Combine the carrots and salt in a mixing bowl, tossing to distribute the salt.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over moderate heat. Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and remove from the heat as soon as the seeds begin to pop, about 2 to 3 seconds. Pour the hot oil and mustard seeds over the carrots. Add the lemon juice and optional raisins and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Serves 4 to 6.
