On my "to try" list - Indian Beet Salad

[melissa-dallas]

I think this sounds nice & refreshing & crisp.

2 Fresh beets

1/2 c Red Onion- sliced

1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds

1/4 c Fresh Coriander(Cilantro)- rinsed and dried

2 Green Chiles(small)

1 T Lemon juice

Salt to taste

Heat a small skillet to medium high heat. Add mustard seeds and toast for a few seconds until you can smell them bloom and take on a nutty scent. Immediately remove to a separate bowl and set aside.

Peel beets and grate (uncooked), either on a box grater or food processor, into a lerge mixing bowl. Due to the staining nature of the beets it would be wise to use rubber gloves and a stainless steel bowl.

Chop the chiles and fresh coriander and add to the bowl with the shredded beets. Add all other ingredients and toss to combine.

Set aside in the refrigetator for a half hour before serving.

 

[curious1]

This looks interesting, I've never had raw beets.

 

[curious1]

Well, I actually have some now, haven't eaten any raw. Here I go, talking to myself again.

 

[marsha-tbay]

Here's another great beet salad!

http://finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=12025

 

[melissa-dallas]

I haven't eaten them raw either. I can't imagine the mess grating them is going to be though.

 

[melissa-dallas]

This sounds great too. How much of a mess does it make when you grate them?

 

[marsha-tbay]

I don't feel it makes a mess. I do it on a cutting board...you don't have to grate that much to

make this. I've never heard anyone complain about grating a beet or making a mess. I've made this several times and never considered it.
There was no caution by the book author either.

 

[curious1]

I bet this would be a good use for the grating disc in the processor.

 

[cheezz]

just put a ziploc bag in the sink, put your hands and grater inside and no messes!