Recipe: Christmas coleslaw

CHRISTMAS COLESLAW

Serves at least 20 as part of a spread.

Note: Garam masala is an Indian spice mixture, available in many supermarkets and in specialty stores. Copyright Nigella Lawson 2008, 2009. Published by Hyperion. All rights reserved,

• 1 head red cabbage (about 21/4 lb.)

• 1 red onion

• 2 large uncooked red beets

• 1 fennel bulb

• 1/4 c. mango chutney

• 1/4 c. mayonnaise

• 1 tsp. garam masala (see Note)

• 1/4 c. buttermilk

• Salt to taste

Finely shred the cabbage. It should be very fine, so if you're patient and dextrous, use a knife; otherwise use the slicing disc of a processor.

Peel and slice the onion into fine half-moons. Peel and cut beets into matchsticks or julienne. You might want to wear disposable vinyl gloves to do this.

Finely slice the fennel, then combine the cabbage, onion, beets and fennel in a big bowl.

Mix the chutney, mayonnaise, garam masala and buttermilk in a bowl. Dress the coleslaw with it and check the seasoning, adding salt or whatever you want to taste.

Nutrition information per serving:

Carbohydrates7 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium32 mg

Protein1 gCholesterol1 mgDietary fiber2 g