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Sunday 10 June 2012

Carrot and cucumber Salad

Ingredients :
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
½ pound cucumbers, peeled seeded and diced
½ pound carrot, grated
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons mustard oil
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon nigella seeds
1 green cayenne chile, slit lengthwise and seeded
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mint leaves, minced
Method
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, nigella, and chile 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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