September 20, 2021

Carrot Sambol | Easy Carrot Salad - Vegan Srilankan Recipe


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 Carrots are my favorite vegetable when it comes to eating raw . I love adding carrots to my meal as a salad or as raita . The subtle sweetness from the carrot and crispness ,gives the salad a nice crunch .

Gajar Koshimbir / Carrot Kosambri  is the Indian version of carrot salad where grated carrots are seasoned with tempered mustard seeds, udad dhall , red chillies and garnished with fresh coconut . Likewise, Carrot Sambol from Srilanka is a close cousin of the Indian Kosambari . 

In Srilanka, carrot sambol is served as a part of breakfast with Sevai /String hoppers and some stew . Many a times, lunch also has this healthy sambol as part of the menu .  

Carrot Sambol is very easy to make and can be prepared in a jiffy . Except for pepper powder and chopped green chillies ,there is no other spice element . The overall salad is crunchy and mildly spiced garnished with fresh coconut and mixed with tomatoes and onions.  While I was reading up about Srilankan cuisine, I found out another variant of Carrot Sambol ,prepared in the Jaffna region of Lanka. In that version, some amount of yogurt is added to the salad which resembles the Carrot Raita from Indian Cuisine.

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Carrots are a powerhouse of nutrients and there will seldom be anyone who would hate carrots . From the childhood we have been told that , carrots are a good source of vit A and regular consumption of carrots help in preventing the deficiency of vit A . The orange color of carrot is got from Beta Carotene which is metabolised into Vit A . It addition to vitamin A , carrot is also a rich source of vit K and Vit B complex which are very much essential for our overall growth and health.

Carrots are widely used across cuisine all over the globe . Indian and Asian cuisine also make use of carrots widely in many recipes like stir fries, salads, fried rice , desserts , soups etc .  

Come winters;Gajar Halwa & Carrot Kheer are the most popular never to miss seasonal desserts that every household will dish out and serve . The warm serving of Halwa or kheer is perfect for the chill winter days.

Thai Style Carrot Salad is another lipsmacking and refreshing salad option I have bookmarked from Priya's blog "the world through my eyes" .

Carrot Sambol/Sambal is a vegan salad from Srilankan Cuisine . Flavorful and healthy served during breakfast and lunch. Sambol,Sambal , carrot Sambol, simple recipe from Srilankan cuisine, can we make sambol without onions? , what is carrot sambol? is carrot sambal and carrot sambol one and the same?

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : Nil
Complexity - easy
Serves : 2 to 3

Ingredients

3 - 4 orange carrots
2 green chillies
2 tsp pepper powder
3 to 4 tbsp fresh coconut
salt to taste
2 medium sized tomatoes 
1 small onion 
1/2 fresh lemon

**Can be made as a saatvik / No onion No garlic version by skipping the Onions.

Method

  • Peel the carrots and grate them using a grater or food processor.
  • De seed the tomatoes and chop them into small cubes
  • Chop the onions.
  • Mix the carrots,onion and tomato in a wide mixing bowl along with coconut,pepper powder and green chillies .
  • Add the lemon juice and salt just before serving. Toss it lightly and serve immediately.

Tip : Never add the salt and lime juice before hand in any salad, as it will tend to release the juices and the salad will turn soggy and lose the crunch.


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Carrot Sambol/Sambal is a vegan salad from Srilankan Cuisine . Flavorful and healthy served during breakfast and lunch. Sambol,Sambal , carrot Sambol, simple recipe from Srilankan cuisine, can we make sambol without onions? , what is carrot sambol? is carrot sambal and carrot sambol one and the same?



9 comments:

  1. I love the simplicity of Sri Lankan Cuisine. This carrot salad with fresh coconut, lemon and simple seasoning sounds flavorful and so quick to out together.

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    1. Oh ya ...lemon dressing gives it a refreshing taste

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  2. Loved this simple easy and mouthwatering carrot sambol. Also loved the look of the dish. Can't wait to try.

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    1. Pls do try . You will definitely like it sujata ji

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  3. This carrot sambol looks super tempting with minimal spices.Srilankan cuisine is so simple yet flavourful. Fresh Coconut enhances the taste of this sambol

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    1. Thanks dear .. ya coconut is always the taste enhancer ,I love using coconut in my dishes

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  4. I love this Carrot Sambol too. It comes together in minutes, with the most minimal of ingredients, yet tastes so very flavourful. You have presented the dish so beautifully!

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    1. Yes indeed and also adds up a good health quotient to our meal

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  5. Carrot Sambol looks awesome priya. Just loved this super simple, easy and mouthwatering sambol.

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