Carrot Mix ( Koshimbir )
A carrot mixture (just like salad or raita) along with food. It is called "Koshimbir" in Marathi in Western India.
Ingredients :
2 fresh carrots,
3-4 green chilies,
4 tsp peanut powder,
coriander leaves,
1 tsp lemon juice,
salt and sugar for taste
For tempering:
2 tsp oil,
1 tsp mustard seeds,
1/2 tsp asafoetida,
Directions :
1. Peel and grate carrots.
2. Add peanut powder, chopped chilies, lemon juice, salt and sugar. Mix well.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds.
4. As they start spluttering, add asafoetida. This is a tempering for koshimbir.
5. Pour this tempering on the prepared mixture.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Variation : Add 1 small chopped tomato and skip lemon juice.
Courtesy : Mumbai Masala
