A Side Dish of Spiced and Creamed Carrots Recipe

Name: A Side Dish of Spiced and Creamed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: carrots 14 ounces (400g); garlic 2 cloves; ginger a thumb-sized piece; green chiles 3 or 4 small, hot ones; butter a thick slice; yellow mustard seeds a teaspoon; cashew nuts 2 tablespoons; heavy cream 4 tablespoons; plain yogurt 4 heaping tablespoons; cilantro leaves a good handful; lime juice a generous squeeze

Servings: persons

1
Shred or grate the carrots coarsely.
2
Peel and crush the garlic, then peel and finely shred the ginger, and finely chop the chiles.
3
Heat the butter in a frying pan and add the garlic, ginger, and mustard seeds, holding a lid over them to stop them spluttering.
4
Add the chiles and then, as everything becomes fragrant, the grated carrots.
5
Let them cook, with the occasional toss, for three or four minutes.
6
Coarsely chop the cashews, toast them in a nonstick frying pan until golden, then set aside.
7
Stir the cream and yogurt together and fold them into the hot carrots.
8
Immediately spoon into a serving dish and top with the toasted cashews, cilantro leaves, and the lime juice.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: carrots 14 ounces (400g), garlic 2 cloves, ginger a thumb-sized piece, green chiles 3 or 4 small, hot ones, and more.

Yes, A Side Dish of Spiced and Creamed Carrots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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A Side Dish of Spiced and Creamed Carrots

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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