Maharashtrian Style Gajarachi Koshimbir Recipe -Carrot Salad
Maharashtrian Style Gajarachi Koshimbir Recipe is essentially a Carrot Salad made marathi style. An interesting recipe made from carrot that is tossed in freshly grated coconut and tempered with mustard seeds. The carrot salad is one of the most common side dishes served along with the meals.
Ingredients
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3 Carrots (Gajjar)
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peeled and chopped into cubes
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1 tablespoon Lemon juice
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2 tablespoon Fresh coconut
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grated
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Salt
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to taste
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2 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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chopped
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To temper
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
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1/2 teaspoon Oil
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for tempering
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Gajarachi Koshimbir Recipe, cut the carrot and keep them ready
Step 2
In a sauce pan combine the carrots along with 1/2 a cup of water and band boil them or 6-8 minutes
Step 3
Turn off the flame
Step 4
Drain the water and transfer the carrots in a bowl andset aside
Step 5
in a mixing bowl add the lemon juice, coconut, salt and mix it well
Step 6
For the tadka, heat a tadka pan with oil on medium flame, add the mustard seeds and allow it crackle, next add the asafoetida
Step 7
Turn off the flame
Step 8
Add this tempered mustard seeds over the carrot and mix well
Step 9
Check for salt and garnish it with coriander leaves and serve
Step 10
Serve the Gajarachi Koshimbir Recipe along with Maharashtrain Amti Recipe and Steamed Rice for aa light and simple meal