CARROT-YOGURT DIP

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Indian lime pickles play up the sweetness of the carrots and add a little heat to this riff on raita.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups shredded peeled carrots (from 2)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus leaves for serving
1 tablespoon chopped Indian lime pickles, plus oil for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups whole-milk or 2-percent Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic (from 1 small clove)
Chopped pistachios and papadum flatbreads, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, cumin, oil, vinegar, cilantro, and Indian pickles in a small bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix together yogurt and garlic. Season with salt and refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
  • Spread yogurt mixture onto a serving plate, then spoon marinated carrots on top, leaving behind any accumulated liquid. Garnish with pistachios, cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of oil from the pickle jar. Serve with papadums.

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