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Shredded Carrot Salad		Click to Enlarge
Shredded Carrot Salad can be called as an Indian Salad. This is a nutritious Salad that can be prepared in a delicious way. This can also be called as Weight Watchers food ;). It can be eaten as is or accompanied with plain Rice and hot Rasam!
Makes:	About 3 Cups
Preparation Time:	10 min
Cooking Time:	5 mins
Ingredients:	Grated Carrot - 2 Cups
	Freshly grated Coconut - 1 Cup
	Oil - 1 tbsp
	Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
	Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) - 2 tsp
	Black Gram (Urad Dal) - 2 tsp
	Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
	Pinch of Asafoetida
	Green Chillies chopped - 2
	Curry Leaves - 5 to 6 leaves
	Salt to taste
	Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) chopped for garnishing
	Lime Juice - 2 tbsp
Method:	• Place grated Carrot, grated Coconut in a mixing bowl. • Heat Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds, Bengal Gram, Black Gram, Turmeric Powder, Asafoetida, Green Chillies and Curry Leaves. Fry for few seconds. • Add this tempering to the Carrot mixture along with some Salt and mix well. • Garnish with Lime Juice and Coriander Leaves and serve.