438: Summer Cucumber Salad

The refreshing cold cucumber salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.This salad is very good for diabetics.

Ingredients

English cucumber                   1 no  (Peeled, and diced)

 Medium Carrots                     4 no  (Grated)

Green chilies                          2 no (Slit lengthwise and seeded)

Finely chopped mint leaves      2 tbsp.

Lemon juice                           1 tbsp.

Low fat Plain yogurt                ¼ cup.

Sesame seeds                        2 tbsp. (Dry roasted & ground)

Cumin seeds                          2 tbsp. (Dry roasted & ground)

Chili powder                          ¼ tsp.

Turmeric powder                     ¼ tsp.

Oil                                         1 tbsp.

Mustard seeds                        ½ tsp.

Nigella seeds                          ½ tsp.

Salt                                       to taste.

Method: 

• In a small bowl combine yogurt, grounded sesame& cumin and mix well to make a smooth paste.
• Gently mix in the chopped cucumber , grated carrots and salt. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, nigella seeds, green chilies. Fry for one minute.
• Now add the turmeric and chili powders. Mix well and remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Pour this into the cucumber mixture, toss gently.
• Add the lemon juice a and chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Topped with mint & coriander leaves and serve cold.