Gado Gado Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blanched broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup cucumber cubes
• 1/2 cup deseeded tomato cubes
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup diagonally cut and blanched French beans
• salt (namak) and to taste
• 1/2 cup raw peanuts
• 2 tsp tamarind (imli) pulp
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• salt (namak) to taste
• 2 tsp honey

Steps

1. Combine the peanuts, tamarind pulp and chilli powder in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste using approx. 5 tbsp of water. Keep aside.
2. Heat a broad non-stick pan and when hot, add the onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the peanut paste, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
4. Switch off the flame, add the honey and mix well. Keep aside.
5. Combine all the vegetables, little salt and pepper in a deep bowl and mix well.
6. Divide the salad into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
7. Divide the peanut sauce into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
8. Just before serving, place a portion of the salad on a serving plate and pour a portion of the peanut sauce evenly over it.
9. Serve immediately.