South African - Curried Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: South African - Curried Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg carrot; 1/2 kg onion; 2 cups white vinegar; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon clove, whole; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, black; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

Servings: persons

1
Peel the carrots and slice thinly.
2
Cover the slices with water and boil just until soft then drain and set aside until needed.
3
Peel and halve the onions and slice thinly then cover the onions with boiling water and leave to stand for 15 minutes, then drain the onions.
4
In a large pot add the cooked carrots and onions, white vinegar, sugar, raisins, salt, cloves and black peppercorns and bring to a boil.
5
Mix the corn flour and curry powder with 1/2 cup of water.
6
Now add the curry mixture to the carrot mixture and let boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Spoon the hot curried carrots into clean hot jars and seal immediately.

582

kcal

Calories

141

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg carrot, 1/2 kg onion, 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, South African - Curried Carrot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South African - Curried Carrot Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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