Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and finely grated

• 1 tbsp. sultanas or raisins (optional). You can add a handful of blue berries instead.

• Dressing

• A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper

• A sprinkling of cumin seeds, roasted and coarsely ground

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp. sugar or equivalent sweetener

• 1/4 tsp. coriander seeds, roasted and ground (optional)

• Fine rind of 1/2 orange (optional)

• 1-2 tbsp. fresh orange juice (you can use a good quality, sweet/balsamic vinegar instead)

• Tarka or tempering

• 1 tsp. olive oil

• 1/4 tsp. Nigella/onion seeds, kalaunji/kalownji (optional)

• 1/4tsp. chilli flakes

Instructions

1. Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar.

2. Place carrots, sultanas/raisins and orange rind in a bowl and mix with the dressing.

3. Tarka

4. Heat oil in a ladle, add Nigella seeds when oil is hot. When they crackle a little, add chilli flakes. Stir with a teaspoon and pour over the salad. Stir and mix well.

5. Serve chilled.

6. You can serve individual portion on plates, using an ice-cream scoop.

7. You can also add 1 tbsp. finely shredded ginger to this salad.

Notes

• Also see Salad Selection