Carrots with coriander, cumin and mint
Serves 4
Tender cooked carrots tossed with a
coriander, cumin and fresh mint dressing.
3 carrots — peeled and ends removed
1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
¾ teaspoon coriander seeds
¾ teaspoon salt
½ garlic clove — minced
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
CUT each carrot in half, then cut each
half lengthwise into equal-sized batons. BOIL the carrots for 7
minutes until just tender. WHILE the carrots are cooking, place the
cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan and lightly toast for 2-3
minutes over a medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally (when you
start to smell the spices you know they're ready). REMOVE from the
heat and put the seeds into a mortar and pestle and roughly grind
them, leaving a little bit of texture. ADD the salt, garlic, olive
oil and lemon juice and mix together until well combined. TOSS the
mixture with the carrots and mint to thoroughly coat.
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