These are simple chunks of carrot braised in garlic and spices and broth/water. The spice combination is lovely, especially brightened by citrus.I do recommend taking 2 - 3 minutes to peel and slice whole carrots. The "baby" carrots that come in bags (which aren't young carrots at all, just big carrots shaped small and marketed beautifully) have little flavor when cooked. [Don't believe me? Believe SlashFood.]
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CARROTS with AFRICAN SPICES
Hands-on time: 10 minutes plus occasional stirring
Time to table: 45 minutes
Serves 4
Time to table: 45 minutes
Serves 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced (or from a jar ... )
2 teaspoons paprika (I used Hungarian sweet)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 cup broth (or water)
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons citrus juice (I juiced a lemon and a lime)
Salt to taste
Fresh herbs to taste, optional but nice (I used fresh marjoram)
In a large skillet (one big enough to hold the carrots in a single layer) heat the olive oil til shimmery. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a minute, stirring the whole while. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, prep the carrots and add to the broth as they're prepped, stirring to coat. Add the lemon juice and salt. Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer, stirring occasionally. (I covered for the first 10 minutes but then uncovered because the liquid wasn't thickening as expected. It actually never did achieve a 'syrup' consistency but cooked down a bit as the carrots cooked.) When carrots are cooked, drain if needed, taste and season to taste, stir in fresh herbs if using.
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And yes, noooo baby carrots! Luckily, you cannot even get those in Estonia:)
Btw, my mom is an avid reader now.....maybe she will de-lurk one day and leave u a comment!
Have fun
Jeff ~ Some day I'll entice you, maybe!
G ~ My goodness! What an unexpected comment! I am sooo pleased that all the way in India you and your Mum are enjoying soups from America. I've been enjoying your travelogue pictures, a real window into your world at home. "Hi, Mom!"
Pille ~ Ooo, you did! The lime and honey are an inspiration, for sure!
Nupur ~ I promise I won't think you only make one thing if you'll just make this one more time!
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