Spiced Carrot Dip

Name: Spiced Carrot Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped coarsely; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 150 g Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped finely

Submitted by The Flying Chef

"This is a quick easy dip that is healthy and light. It is a great recipe to put out, prior to a meal, for guests to pick at or as something to snack on. I made this on the weekend as I had my family over for my sister's birthday. I have also made this along with other dips when I have had 20-30 people over for a party, as something to snack on, while I am getting together the main affair."

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photo by Lalaloula

Ready In:: 18mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 1 1/2 cup

ingredients

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped coarsely
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
³⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
³⁄₄ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground turmeric
150 g Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped finely

directions

Boil or microwave carrots until soft, drain.
Heat oil in a frying pan cook garlic and spices until fragrant.
Blend or process carrot, spices, yogurt and coriander until smooth.
Refrigerate until needed.
Serve with either homemade dippers or store bought.

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Reviews

Was a very nice dip, and liked the idea of cooking the spices. I did cook the carrots and prepare the spices at the same time to cut down on time. I like the idea of using the Greek yogurt, as it was a nice change from regular plain yogurt.

Studentchef
I made half of this dip for a nice light dinner yesterday and my family enjoyed it alot. It is very light and healthy, which is always a plus. The spices go great together and make this dip special. The texture is creamy with a few chunks of carrots and easily scoopable. I dont think this will become my all time favourite dip, but it is a nice change of pace. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your recipe here with us, Nat! Made and reviewed for the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap August 2010.

Lalaloula
Fabulous dip and a wonderful way to eat carrots which don't inspire me much at the best of times except when presented in a cake with lots of frosting. This recipe is also impressive for its speed of preparation. I had to sub sour cream for the yoghurt. We loved it with warm rolls.

katew
a different type of "hummus"! lol but didnt like it much.

mizzlizzita
Made as a *pressie* for the Dec Aussie/NZ Dec Recipe Swap & to create an appy plate for a lite supper last nite, we really liked this recipe for its flavour & the fact it turns a typical dipper into the dippee. :-) I made the dip as written, but did alter the suggested presentation by using Recipe #338814 by Diana #2 on sliced & toasted ciabatta bread. I guess that made it a spread vs a dip, but it was yummy nonetheless. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us. We loved it! :-)

twissis

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The Flying Chef

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