Broccoli Carrot Salad

Broccoli Carrot Salad

Broccoli is one of the best diet foods. With its high antioxidant qualities it helps in providing nutrients to your body while you are on your way to cut down your calories. Here’s one such recipe to enjoy this healthy food. Broccoli Carrot Salad.

Ingredients

1 head tender broccoli

3 carrots, sliced obliquely, into ovals

1 sprig spring onions with greens, finely chopped

1 sprig mint leaves finely chopped

4-5 tender lemon grass stems finely chopped

For garnishing:

2 tbsp. cheese grated

1 tbsp. coriander chopped finely

For topping:

1 tbsp. plain or wheat flour

1 tbsp. butter

1 cup milk

2 green chillies, chopped very finely

1/2 " piece ginger, peeled and chopped finely

1 flake garlic, crushed

4-5 basil leaves, chopped

1/4 tsp. pepper powder

Salt to taste

Method

Pluck broccoli florets, to bite sized pieces.

Put both broccoli and carrot in boiling water.

Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Drain, pour ice-cold water over it.

Drain again, spread out on kitchen towel.

Dab out excess moisture, transfer to serving bowl.

Dissolve milk and flour to make a smooth paste, keep aside.

Warm butter in a heavy or non-stick pan.

Add garlic, ginger, chillies, stir.

Add milk /flour paste, stir till mixture starts to boil.

Add salt, pepper, stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mixture should be a little thick but of pouring consistency.

Take off fire, cool a little till warm.

Stir in chopped basil.

Take boiled broccoli and carrot in a plate.

Spread white sauce on the broccoli and carrot evenly.

Garnish with grated cheese and chopped coriander.

Enjoy eating.