11/8/11

Boondi Gaajar Raita - Shredded Carrot Relish

Ingredients and Method:
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup whipped yogurt
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, dry roasted
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 to 2 small green chilles
Salt, dash of asofoetida, and sugar
Boondi

1. Dry roast the cumin seeds on low flame and set aside.
2. Microwave the shredded carrot for about 1 minute or minute and half covered. let cool.
3. Add the salt and sugar and mix well.
4. In a tempering pot, add some ghee or oil. Add the cumin seeds, when they sputter, add the green chillies (finely chopped), dash of asofoetida, and turmeric. Mix using a spoon.  (Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame to low so that the contents dont burn).
5. Pour over the carrot mixture and mix well.
6. Add the whipped yogurt over the carrot and mix well. You may want to set it back in the fridge if not eatng right away.
7. Garnish with boondi (just before serving)


PS: Boondi is a snack item found in Indian grocery store.

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