India, March 7 -- When it comes to healthy eating, salads arguably take the top spot. They are usually rich in fibre, as well as other micronutrients that the body requires, while being low in carbs and calories.

However, the popular salad recipes often call for exotic ingredients, including some that are not commonly found in a desi household.

Celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur provides a solution to the problem by sharing his own take on the Asian vegetarian salad, made with everyday ingredients. The dish takes only 22 minutes to prepare, and the quantities of ingredients listed below are sufficient to serve two.

1. Start by thinly shredding the cabbage and place it in a bowl.

2. Deseed and thinly slice the tomato...