Spicy Indian Slaw
Recipe courtesy of Suvir Saran and The Culinary Institute of America
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon citrus vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- 18 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and veined for less heat), finely chopped (optional)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 green cabbage head, halved, cored, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Preparation:
- Whisk the ginger, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, chaat masala, toasted cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper together in a large bowl.
- Add the scallions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, and mint leaves and toss to combine.
- Add the cabbage and toss with your hands, making sure to coat it thoroughly with the other ingredients.
- Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours, sprinkling with the peanuts just before serving.