Indian Style Carrot Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Indian Style Carrot Salad is a quick and vibrant side dish that balances simplicity and spice. Featuring grated carrots tossed with zesty lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and a hint of green chili heat, this recipe is elevated with an aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free salad makes the perfect accompaniment to Indian meals or a refreshing addition to your summer spread. Enjoy it fresh for a crisp bite or chilled as the flavors deepen—either way, it's a nutritious, flavor-packed delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Carrots
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 small Green chilies
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Oil (preferably vegetable or coconut)
• 1 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 1 small Dry red chili
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 8 leaves Curry leaves

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Transfer the grated carrots to a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the cilantro leaves and the green chili. Add them to the bowl of grated carrots.

Step 3

In a small pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds, dry red chili (broken into pieces), asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 6

Pour the tempered oil and spices over the grated carrots in the mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add lemon juice and salt, and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	358 grams (358.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	223

Total Fat 10.30g	13%
Saturated Fat 6.30g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1376mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 33.90g	12%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 14.40g
Protein 5.00g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1163mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 54.6%