Radicchio & Fennel Salad

Served here with Kidney Beans in a Yogurt Cardamom Sauce.

This bitter-sweet fresh salad stimulates the liver function, sparks the appetite and is a delight for the taste. Excellent for Pitta and sweating for Kapha and Vata.

Makes:  4 side servings

Ingredients:

1 small     radicchio head, cut into strips

1 large     fennel head, cut into strips

2     medium carrots, cut into strips

Put all the ingredients in a bowl.

Dressing:

3 tsp olive oil

1 tsp fennel powder (or roast and grind fennel seeds)

½ tsp  anise powder

1 tsp tamari

4 tsp fresh coriander

1 tsp maple syrup

        Salt to taste

Mix well and add to the fresh vegetables.