Best Baked Carrot Nigella Seed Bhajis With Raita Recipes

BRAISED CABBAGE AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Core cabbage and chop into 2-inch pieces. Clean thoroughly and let drain.
• In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon halfway through. It will release its fat and be lightly browned, but still moist.
• Add the cabbage, water and Smash Seasoning. Cover and reduce to a simmer and steam 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Drain water from pot and add carrots. Cover and simmer another 15 minutes, until carrots are tender. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Mix ingredients thoroughly and keep in a tightly sealed container for up to 6 months.

CARROT RAITA

Steps:

• ON THE DAY Toast the nigella seeds in a non-stick pan until smelling fantastic. Wash the carrot, then coarsely grate into a bowl. Add the natural yoghurt and nigella seeds. Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix. Season to perfection, tasting and tweaking. Finish with a kiss of extra virgin olive oil, if you like, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Arrange carrots in a shallow baking dish. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar.
• Bake in preheated oven until carrots are tender, 20 minutes.

CABBAGE AND CARROT NOODLES WITH EGG

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let sit for 20 minutes, until pliable. Drain in a colander and cut into 6-inch lengths with kitchen scissors. Set aside
• Mix together the broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar in a small bowl
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Meanwhile, beat 1 of the eggs in a bowl and add salt to taste. Swirl 1 teaspoon of the oil into the wok and add the egg, using a rubber spatula to scrape out every last bit. Tilt the wok to spread the egg into a pancake and cook until set, 30 seconds to a minute. Using a metal spatula, flip over the egg pancake and brown it for about 5 seconds, then transfer to a cutting board. Allow to cool and cut into 2-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide slices. Repeat with the other egg
• Add the remaining oil to the wok, swirl the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and chili and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the cabbage and carrots and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, then add the noodles, the broth mixture and salt to taste. Turn the heat down to medium and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the noodles are just tender and the broth has evaporated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add the eggs and cilantro, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute. Serve