Thai Salad Recipe in 10 Minutes | Healthy Salad Recipe | Superfood Salad सलाद | Kunal Kapur Recipes

Chef Kunal Kapur Healthy & Diet 40 Mins 4 Servings 3.0M views Mar 12, 2021

This salad is bright and colorful, just like a rainbow. Beyond its looks, it is delicious & refreshing too. Healthy, hearty, and loaded with colorful veggies this Thai Garlic Sesame Peanut Veggie Salad is as scrumptious as it looks. It’s tossed in a flavourful dressing and topped with mint, cilantro, and lime juice and will make a perfect addition to really any meal. ⁠ It’s a salad that will wow your guests and your tastebuds! This salad recipe is more of a guideline for how to create your own rainbow salad. There are no rules here but rather a guide to the fruits and vegetables you can choose from each color to create your own beautiful, superfood salad. Tell me how it turned out to be in the comments. Share your re-creation on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter and use #KunalKapurRecipes and tag me. :)

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

For Dressing

Garlic chopped - 1tsp
Salt - a pinch
Jaggery (powdered) - 3 tbsp
Ginger chopped - 2tsp
Lemon juice - 3 tbsp
Soya sauce (light) - 2tbsp
Chilli sauce - 1 tbsp
Peanut butter - 1tbsp
Sesame oil - 1tbsp

For Salad

Mango sliced - 2cups
Cabbage shredded - 1cup
Purple cabbage shredded - 1cup
Capsicum sliced - ½ cup
Raw papaya shredded - 1cup
Carrot juliennes - 1 cup
Spring onions chopped - ½ cup
Mint leaves - a handful
Salt - a pinch
Lemon juice - 2tbsp
Sesame (toasted) - 1tbsp

For Detailed Thai Veg Sald Recipe https//www.chefkunalkapur.com/recipe/thaivegsalad/

Watch Coleslaw Salad Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdrWXu53DZ8
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Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1
Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
2
Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
3
Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
4
Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
5
Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

To make rich dressings without oil, emulsify soaked peanuts or cashews with hung curd (Greek yogurt) and a pinch of roasted cumin. Dress leafy vegetables only just before serving to retain maximum crispness and vitality.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Thai Salad Recipe in 10 Minutes?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.