In the Kitchen Toolkit: Knives by KitchenAid

Whether you are a skilled cook or an amateur, you can never underestimate the importance of a good knife in the kitchen. And this KitchenAid product seemed to prove just that. Watch this episode of ‘The Kitchen Toolkit by Beautiful Homes’ for a detailed review.

Recipe for Masala Carrots and Masoor Dal Salad
 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups baby carrots (with the green tops attached) 
• 1 onion (sliced) 
• 1 tbsp garam masala 
• 1 tsp chaat masala 
• 1 tsp red chilli powder 
• Oil for grilling 
• 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 
• Salt and pepper 
• 1 cup assorted lettuce leaves (finely chopped) 
• ¼ cup crumbled feta 
• 1 cup puy lentils, back masoor dal (boiled)

DRESSING INGREDIENTS 

• 1 tbsp honey 
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 
• 1 tsp chaat masala 
• 1 tsp amchoor powder 
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves 
• 1 tsp lemon juice

METHOD:

1. Mix the dressing and keep aside.
2. Marinate the carrots in garam masala, chaat masala and red chilli powder with salt and pepper and 2 tbsps of oil.
3. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps with the onions.
5. Season well and roast on a pan, until the carrots are tender but toothsome and coloured at the edges. On the side, toss the onions.
6. In a bowl, mix lentils with feta, lettuce and toss the dressings.
7. Top with carrots and sprinkle coriander leaves on top. Serve warm.