Gajar Tomato Koshimbir
Accompaniments
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 1
Gajar Tomato Koshimbir is a refreshing, crunchy Maharashtrian carrot and tomato salad tossed with roasted peanut powder, lemon juice, and a warm cumin seed tempering.
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
Vegetables:
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and grated)
- ½ medium tomato (finely chopped, seeds removed if very watery).
Crunch :
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts powder (or coarsely crushed)
Seasoning & Herbs:
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped),
- 1 tsp lemon juice,
- ½ green chilli, slit or finely chopped (optional)
- 3-4 curry leaves
- ¼ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity),
- salt to taste.
Fat:
- 1 tsp oil or ghee.
Spices & Aromatics:
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera),
- a pinch of asafoetida (hing),
Instructions
1. Add the grated carrot, chopped tomato, crushed peanuts, lemon juice, and sugar to a small mixing bowl. Hold off on adding the salt until just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.
2. Heat the oil in a small tadka pan or ladle over medium heat.
3. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chilli, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle for a few seconds without burning.
4. Pour the warm tempering over the carrot and tomato mixture.
5. Add salt to taste, toss everything well, and serve immediately.
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