Carrot-Onion Salad(Carrot Kosambari)
Preparation Time - 7 mins
Cook Time - 5 mins
Serves - 2

Measurements & Ingredients:

• Carrot - 1 big, grated
• Onion(Optional) - 1 medium sized, cut into small pieces
• Cilantro - a few sprigs, cut
• Fresh grated (or frozen) coconut - 1/4 cup
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds(sasive) - 1/2 tsp
• Split black gram(urad dal) - 1/2 tsp
• Green chillies - 1-2, cut into pieces
• Curry leaves - a few
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Lemon juice - 2 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method:

In a bowl, mix carrot, onion and grated coconut.  

Heat oil in a small laddle.  To this add mustard seeds, black gram, green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.  Do not let the ingredients burn.  

Add this seasoning, lemon juice, salt and cilantro to the carrot mixture and mix.

Tip:

Add salt when you are ready to serve.  If you add it before hand, the salt releases water.