Jicama chi Koshimbeer

A chef from the food network described the taste of jicama as a cross between apple and water chestnut. I wanted to try it but was not sure what should I make. When mom was here, she suggested making the good, old koshimbeer.


Jicama chi Koshimbeer
Jicama Salad
Ingredients

• 1 big jicama, peeled & grated coarsely
• 1 - 2 green chilies
• 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, powdered
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp sugar
  

Tempering

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds or mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  

Garnish

• 1 lemon, squeezed
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coconut (optional)
  

Method
1. Mix all the ingredients.
2. Heat oil. Add tempering ingredients.
3. Drizzle the tempered oil over the salad.

Note -
1. Keep the salad aside for at least 15 minutes before serving to get all the flavors nicely incorporated.