Gujarati Carrot Salad

Description

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots peeled and coarsely grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup raisins soaked in hot water for 1 hour

Procedures

1. Combine carrots and salt in a mixing bowl tossing to distribute the salt.
2. Heat oil in a small skillet over moderate heat.
3. Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and remove from heat after 3 seconds.
4. Pour hot oil and mustard seeds over the carrots.
5. Add lemon juice and raisins and mix well.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.