Carrot Slaw with Cashews

3 c Carrots, shredded

1 qt Boiling water

1/2 ea Serrano chili, seeded &

-- minced 2 tb Lime juice

1/2 tb Maple syrup

2 tb Cashew pieces, toasted

1 tb Cilantro, chopped

Place carrots in a colander. Pour boiling water over them, drain well. Combine chili, lime juice & maple syrup in a bowl & whisk with a fork. Add carrots, cashews & cilantro & toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna`s Table"