Sunday, 3 May 2015

Crunchy salad

Eating fresh raw vegetables and fruits during summer is highly recommended, as it is expected to keeps us hydrated and energetic. Accordingly, a bowl full of salad made from fresh seasonal vegetables is unbeatable. When some peanuts are added, the protein content in it is enhanced and can make for a whole meal in itself.  Here is a salad that uses some locally available vegetables, sweet corn and peanuts for that crunch.

Ingredients:
Corn cob -1
Roasted peanuts -1/2cup
Chopped onion -1cup
Chopped tomatoes -1/4cup
Grated cucumber -1/4cup
Grated carrot -1/4cup
Grated raw mango -2tsps
Chopped coriander leaves -3tsps
Chilli flakes -1tsp
Sugar -1/2tsp (optional)
Lemon juice -1tsp
Salt to taste
 
Method:
Place the corn cob over direct flame and cook on all sides. Cool and remove the corn kernels with a knife. Combine the corn kernels with rest of the ingredients. Adjust the salt. Serve fresh.

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