Flavor and texture:

• Sweetness and crunch: Carrot strips add a touch of sweetness and a delightful crunch to various dishes. They can balance out spicier flavors and provide a contrasting texture.
• Earthy flavor: In some dishes, carrots are used for their subtle earthy flavor that complements other ingredients.

Visual appeal:

• Vibrant color: The bright orange color of carrot strips adds visual interest to dishes, making them more appealing.

Common uses:

• Raita: Finely grated or julienned carrots are often added to raita, a yogurt-based condiment, for sweetness, texture,and color.
• Salads: Carrot strips feature in various salads, both raw and cooked, adding sweetness and crunch. See red cabbage radish and carrot salad recipe

red cabbage radish and carrot salad recipe | Indian carrot salad with red cabbage | healthy cabbage radish salad with honey lemon dressing

• Chat: Finely chopped or grated carrots are sometimes used in chaat recipes, savory street food snacks, for sweetness and texture.
• Curries: In some regional curries, thin carrot juliennes may be added towards the end of cooking for a touch of sweetness and crunch.
• Garnish: Grated or julienned carrots are sometimes used as a garnish for various dishes.
• Pickles : Punjabi gajar ka achar recipe is actually an instant gajar ka achar which is a North Indian carrot pickle. 

Punjabi gajar ka achar recipe | instant gajar ka achar | instant carrot pickle |

Additional notes:

• The specific use of carrot strips in Indian cooking depends on the region and individual recipe variations.
• In some South Indian dishes like sambar, carrots are used in larger chunks for a different textural experience.
• Carrot strips are not as common as ingredients like onions, tomatoes, or spices in most Indian dishes.