Gujarati Carrot Salad

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 6 medium carrots peeled and coarsely grated
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
 * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 * ¼ cup raisins soaked in hot water for 1 hour

Directions

 * 1) Combine carrots and salt in a mixing bowl tossing to distribute the salt.
 * 2) Heat oil in a small skillet over moderate heat.
 * 3) Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and remove from heat after 3 seconds.
 * 4) Pour hot oil and mustard seeds over the carrots.
 * 5) Add lemon juice and raisins and mix well.
 * 6) Serve chilled or at room temperature.