Carrot And Cucumber Salad With Spiced Mustard Dressing Recipe

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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
Note: SERVES 2

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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