Nov 15, 2014

415: Indian Style Slaw

Indian Style Slaw


Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

Green cabbage -                                            ½ pound
 Shredded Red cabbage                                  Handful (optional)
 Fresh Serrano chilies                                      3 no.
Capsicum                                                        ¼  (cut into strips)
Shredded Carrot                                              1/4 cup
Dry roasted peanuts /Almond Slices                ¼ cup
 Unsweetened Coconut   shreds/Dry coconut     ¼ cups
Chopped fresh cilantro                                     ¼ cup
Sea Salt                                                           1 ½ tsp.
Lime juice                                                        1 Tbsp.
For Seasonings
Olive oil                                                          2  tbsp.
Mustard seeds                                                1 Tsp.
Turmeric powder                                            ¼ tsp.


Method:
  • Cut the cabbage half in half lengthwise and slice both halves into shreds, as thin as you can. Keep aside.
  • Slice the Bell pepper, lengthwise and then cut them into thin slices. Cut the chilies into half moon slices.
  • Take a big mixing bowl; add both cabbage shreds , chilies, and bell pepper in it.
  • Grind the peanuts coarsely in a coffee grinder.
  • Add the coconut, cilantro,salt and lime juice into the cabbage mixture.
  • Sprinkle the ground peanuts over  the cabbage mixture.
  • Take the oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil appears to shimmers, add the mustard   and wait for popping , switch off the stove and sprinkle the turmeric powder.
  • Pour the seasonings over the cabbge , using tongs  helps, combing the slaw  and ensure every shred of cabbage is evenly coated and well mixed.
  • Serve the slaw either at room temperature or chilled. 

Note:
Peanut allergy suffers , you can use other nuts as an alternative to the peanuts.



Indian
Style Slaw

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