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Algerian Carrots

Here's how you make Algerian Carrots
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 kilogram carrots, cut into 1 cm slices (2 pound into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Put carrot slices into a saucepan and just cover with water; bring to boil and simmer until the carrots are just tender but still firm.

  • Step 2: Drain the carrots, reserving 150 milliliters (that is 5 fl oz or 2/3 cup) of the carrot cooking liquid.

  • Step 3: Keep the carrots warm.

  • Step 4: Into a saucepan ~ put in the oil, salt and pepper to taste, cinnamon, cumin, garlic & thyme; cook very gently for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5: Stir in the reserved carrot cooking liquid and add the bay leaf and simmer the mix for a further 15 minutes or until it has thickened slightly.

  • Step 6: Add the carrots to the pan and fold them into the sauce; reheat for 2 - 3 minutes or until hot.

  • Step 7: Remove the bay leaf from the pan and turn the carrots onto a warmed serving dish.

  • Step 8: Sprinkle over the lemon juice and serve hot.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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