Skip to main content
Epicurious
Gourmet

Spiced Carrot Spread

3.6

(10)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup water
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast sesame, mustard, and cumin seeds together in a dry 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in water, carrots, salt, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons oil and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until carrots are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Purée mixture in a food processor with remaining 2 tablespoons oil until carrots are smooth (spices will still be a little coarse).

TagsCondimentCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableVeganVegetarianDairy FreeGluten FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerFood ProcessorGourmet
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Grilled Salmon With Dill Chimichurri
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
Grilled Steak With Spicy Peanut Dressing
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.