**Carrot Chutney: A Sweet and Savory Condiment to Elevate Your Meals**
Carrot chutney, a delectable condiment originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of India, tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. This versatile accompaniment, crafted from grated carrots, aromatic spices, and a medley of tangy ingredients, effortlessly elevates any meal with its vibrant hues and distinctive taste. Whether you're seeking a complement to your favorite curry, a zesty addition to your cheese platter, or a unique spread for your sandwiches, carrot chutney stands ready to enchant your palate. This article presents a curated collection of carrot chutney recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic condiment, ensuring you find the perfect match for your culinary adventures.
CARROT AND GINGER CHUTNEY
Quick and easy to make. Serve alongside curry or in burgers.
Provided by Atomic Foodiez (FoodiezCafe)
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Chutney Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine carrots, lime juice, coconut, ginger root, and cilantro in a bowl; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 26.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
CARROT, ONION, AND SPINACH BHAJIAS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY
Chickpea flour is the secret to binding these Indian vegetable fritters; it also makes them gluten free.
Provided by Anjali Pathak
Categories Diwali Fritter Vegetable Vegetarian Vegan Spice Carrot Onion Fry Deep-Fry Cilantro Soy Free Peanut Free Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Mango Chile Pepper Bourbon
Yield Makes about 12 bhajias and 1⅔ lb chutney
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the mango chutney:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and boil for 40 to 45 minutes. It should thicken and be quite syrupy.
- Pour into a sterilized canning jar while hot. Seal the jar, allow to cool completely, then move to a cool place and leave for a week. This will give it time to mature. It should keep for around 3 months.
- For the bhajias:
- Pour vegetable oil into a large, deep-lipped skillet so that it comes 2 inches up the sides. Gently heat it while you prepare the bhajia mixture. Alternatively, heat a deep-fat fryer to 350°F.
- Grate the carrots, onion and ginger using a cheese grater. Transfer them to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Scrunch all of the mixture together with your hands to release the moisture from the veggies and help it bind together. If you need to, add a few tablespoons of water-you want it to be a dropping consistency. Shape the mixture into balls of around a tablespoonful each before flattening them a little, which allows them to cook all the way through so that they don't end up with a doughy center.
- Add a little of the mixture to the oil to test if it's hot enough: it should sink and then swim. Deep-fry the bhajias, in batches if you need to, for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown. You will need to flip them a few times to get an even color. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with mango chutney or your favorite dip.
PUMPKIN/EGGPLANT(AUBERGINE)/CARROT CHUTNEY
And one more pumpkin recipe for Charishma. You can substitute eggplant for the pumpkin, but you will then have to use dried yellow lentils (moong dal) instead of Urad dal. Another variation is using grated carrots instead of pumpkin, and here you'll have to add a little water while cooking it. Or, you can just stick to this recipe :-)
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Chutneys
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium and add the chopped pumpkins (+approximately 1/4 cup water if you're using carrots instead of pumpkins).
- Saute for 1 minute and then cover.
- After 5 minutes, uncover, stir, and cover.
- And now after another 5 minutes remove the pumpkin from the skillet and keep aside.
- In the same skillet add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, urad dal (or yellow lentils if you're using eggplant instead of pumpkin), and red chilies and fry until the dal start turning pale brown; add the asafoetida powder just around the time when you think the dal is starting to turn pale brown (the powder shouldn't be fried too much!).
- Grind the above fried mixture in a grinder along with grated coconut and salt, and grind coarsely, without water.
- Now add the tamarind paste and cooked pumpkin and grind until it is a coarse paste.
- Don't add water unless it is too thick; add upto 1 tablespoon water if required.
- Serve with rice, bread, chappatis, you name it!
CARROT CHUTNEY
The following recipe is from Scripps Networks' "Great Taste" event of May 4, 2002.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, combine the oil, jalapeno, and garlic. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the sugar, and stir until dissolved. Transfer to a medium bowl and cool.
- Add the carrot, coriander, lime juice, fish sauce, and scallion to the jalapeno mixture and mix well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips for Making the Best Carrot Chutney
- **Choose the right carrots:** For the best flavor, use fresh, young carrots. Avoid carrots that are old or have blemishes. - **Use a variety of spices:** The spices in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find the flavors you like best. - **Don't overcook the carrots:** The carrots should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch. If you overcook them, they will become mushy. - **Let the chutney cool completely before serving:** This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. ###Conclusion
This carrot chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's great on sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or crackers. And it's a perfect accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to use carrots, give this chutney a try. You won't be disappointed!
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