Best Tandoori Carrots With Vadouvan Spice And Yogurt Recipes

Vadouvan Carrot Yogurt image

Provided by Chris Morocco

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bunch small carrots (about 8 ounces), peeled, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vadouvan
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Toast or crispbread-style crackers (for serving)

Steps:

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and beginning to brown around edges, 12-15 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. vadouvan and garlic and cook, tossing often and reducing heat if needed, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender. Add yogurt and lime juice; purée until smooth.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. vadouvan in a small skillet until spices are sizzling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Divide yogurt among bowls and drizzle with spice oil. Serve with toast for dipping.
Yogurt and spice oil can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill yogurt; store spice oil tightly covered at room temperature.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vadouvan
2 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, divided
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
1 pound small carrots, tops trimmed, scrubbed
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Very coarsely chopped cilantro leaves with tender stems and lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Mix vadouvan, half of garlic, 1/4 cup yogurt, and 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and toss to coat. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred in spots, 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat turmeric and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-low, swirling skillet, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk lemon juice, remaining garlic, and remaining . cup yogurt in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Place carrots (along with crunchy bits on baking sheet) on a platter. Drizzle with yogurt mixture and turmeric oil and top with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

Vadouvan Spice Blend image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound shallots, halved
12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Equipment:
an electric coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Pulse onions in 3 batches in a food processor until very coarsely chopped (there may be a few large pieces remaining), transferring to a bowl. Repeat with shallots, then garlic.
Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onions, shallots, and garlic (stir often) until golden and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes
Grind fenugreek seeds in grinder or with mortar and pestle. Add to onion mixture along with remaining ingredients, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir until combined.
Transfer to a parchment-paper-lined large 4-sided sheet pan and spread as thinly and evenly as possible. Bake, stirring occasionally with a skewer to separate onions, until well browned and barely moist, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.