There is nothing better than a salad made from fresh vegetables to enjoy as a light meal or as a precursor to the main course. Broccoli Carrot Salad makes use of two very exciting and wonderful vegetables and mix them together with an Indian-style dressing.
# To prepare this healthy and delicious salad, first, peel the carrots and then slice or dice them into bite-sized pieces. Also, wash the broccoli and cut it into small florets. Chop some coriander leaves separately as well for garnish.
# Now, put a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame and heat water in it for cooking broccoli and carrots.
# Add the broccoli florets in the hot water and let it cook for about 2 minutes or till they are tender. Also, add the carrots in the hot water and let them simmer for a minute.
# Meanwhile, put a pan on medium flame and heat some oil in it to prepare the salad dressing. Add the mustard seeds in the hot oil and let them fry for 20-30 seconds. Add the spices that are garam masala and cumin powder into the pan.
# Let the spices fry for a little time and then take the pan off the flame. Transfer the fried spices to a bowl. Add and mix in the lemon juice and seasoning of salt and black pepper.
# Switch off the heavy-bottomed pan in which carrots and broccoli florets were getting cooked. Drain the water and transfer the cooked vegetables to a big salad mixing bowl.
# Take the bowl with the dressing mix and pour the dressing over the carrots and broccoli. Toss the salad mix together so that it is well mixed.
# Transfer the prepared salad to serving plates, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve it immediately.
Iranian Salads: Broccoli Salad
