Indian Spiced Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these Indian Spiced Honey Roasted Carrots, featuring tender roasted carrots infused with aromatic garam masala, garlic, and ginger, then drizzled with sweet honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots and Marinade
- 2 pounds carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the carrots evenly and to develop a rich caramelized flavor.
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel the carrots and cut them into 1-inch chunks to ensure they roast evenly and become tender.
- Toss the Carrots in Spices: In a large bowl, combine the carrots with minced garlic, ginger paste, garam masala, kosher salt, vegetable oil, and melted butter. Toss well until all pieces are evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until they start to become slightly browned and tender.
- Add Honey and Serve: Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and immediately toss them with honey, allowing the natural sweetness to complement the spicy flavors. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute unsalted butter with extra vegetable oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- Garam masala can be adjusted according to spice preference—use less for a milder flavor.
- Make sure to toss the carrots immediately with honey upon removing from the oven to help the honey lightly glaze the warm carrots.
- You can add fresh cilantro as a garnish for a fresh herbal note.
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