Tamarind Glazed Carrots with Green Yogurt Dressing
These pan roasted whole carrots glazed in a tamarind-coconut sugar sauce are served with a refreshing mint-coriander yogurt dressing.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder or chili flakes
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste made from tamarind pulp
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Herby Yoghurt Dressing
- 1/2 cup coriander
- 2 tbsp mint leaves
- 1 cup vegan yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 green chili
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch salt
Garnish
- chopped coriander
- chopped green chilies
- chili powder
Instructions
- Cut carrots vertically into halves.
- Mix together ingredients for marinade. On a pan, place carrots facing down and gently brush the marinade on carrots with a brush.
- Flip them and repeat the process. Flip them back and brush more of the marinade. Cover the lid and let the carrots roast.
- To a blender, combine all ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Add a splash of water to the marinade and pour over carrots. Let them cook down in the tamarind sauce. The total durations takes at least 10-15 minutes.
- Place the carrots on a plate and drizzle the yogurt dressing. Garnish with chopped coriander, green chili and chili powder. Enjoy!