Spicy Indian Vinaigrette (Fat-Free )
Spicy Indian Vinaigrette (Fat-Free )
Mamta Gupta
In India, people don?t generally use an oily dressings on their salad. Often it is just a sprinkling of salt and pepper, mixed with a good vinegar or fresh lime juice. In summer months, I tend to make a mixed salad of chopped fresh fruits, berries like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, salad vegetables like cucumber, radish, tomatoes etc., all mixed up in a bowl. I then add this dressing and serve it on a bed of shredded lettuce, often with a bowl of fat free vegetable soup. This amount is for a salad for 2 people.
Ingredients
1 heaped tsp. Chat Masala*. If you don't have this, sprinkle a little of each of these; chilli powder, ground roast cumin, black pepper and a tiny amount of Garam Masala
Salt to taste
2-3 tbsp. good quality vinegar
1/2 tsp. sugar or sweetener
2 tsp. chopped coriander leaves (optional)
You can add 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil if you wish.
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a small jar, close lid and shake well.
This dressing is also good for thickly sliced red onions, served with an Indian meal.
Also see Salad Selection and Salad Dressings.
Notes
I will try to replace this useless photograph soon!