this is a vegetable salad eaten in south east asia . very tasty
3 potatoes boiled and cooled
2 onions
2 cucumbers
2 carrots
1 bunch lettuce
1 can pine apple (optional)
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
oil for deep frying
for the sauce
peanut butter about250 grams (crunchy or creamy)accordin g to taste
1/4 cup oil
1 -2 teaspoon red chilly powder
2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
salt according to taste
juice of one lemon
method: cut the boiled potato into pieces so you can eat with a fork. then lightly season with salt and red chilly powder. then cut up all the other veggies but dont season them . then arrarnge into separate sections in one big tray.
now mix the flour , soda and a pinch of salt in some water to form a batter. consistency should be like for pakorays
heat oil in a frying pan. drop spoonfuls into it and fry till golden.
then dish out onto paper towel, and let cool and arrange in tray as well.
now for the sauce:
in a thick based saucepan heat oil slightly and put peanut butter chilly powderand 1/2 cup of water and mix to form a paste then add rest of ingredients.and stir continuously so it does not stick to bottom . the sauce should be be such that will coat the veggies when you dip them init. remove from stove and pour into serving bowl. garnish with a little fresly crushed peanuts.
can be eaten by pouring sauce over your vegetables, or by dipping the veggies into cups of the sauce.
do try it .