Suitable for vegetarians
Warm spices pack an exotic punch in this crisp salad
Serves 4
Preparation time 25 minutes
Plus chilling time
Ingredients
- 700g carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pinch ground turmeric
- Grated zest and juice of one lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Method
1 Boil the carrots for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain.
2 Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic and chilli for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened. Stir in the paprika and turmeric, lemon zest and juice and a splash of water.
3 Stir in carrots and parsley. Cool. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Stir in the sesame seeds before serving.