# Yogurt-Roasted Carrots with Warm Spices

A tandoori-inspired recipe for yogurt-roasted carrots seasoned with garam masala, fennel, and turmeric, finished with a spiced butter, cilantro, and mint topping.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 0.5 tsp. ground turmeric
- 0.5 tsp. Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp. ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 lb carrots with tops, tops removed and discarded, halved crosswise on a sharp diagonal
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely grated
- 0.33 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.33 cup fresh mint, chopped

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F with a rack in the middle position. Mist a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix garam masala, fennel, turmeric, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, mix yogurt with 4 teaspoons of the spice mix. Add carrots and toss to coat.
3. Distribute the carrots in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until well charred and tender.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cook until beginning to brown and crisp (3-5 minutes).
5. Add the remaining spice mix and cook until fragrant (30-60 seconds). Remove from heat.
6. Once carrots are done, add the spiced shallot mixture, cilantro, and mint directly to the baking sheet. Toss with tongs.
7. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer immediately to a serving platter.

## Equipment

- rimmed baking sheet
- small bowl
- large bowl
- 8-inch skillet

## Tips

- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for better charring.
- Buy carrots with green tops attached for freshness and tenderness.
- Mist the baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent carrots from sticking and charring.
- Do not use large carrots; bunched carrots are thinner and more tender.
- Don't let the carrots stay on the baking sheet after tossing with the shallot mixture, as this will char the tender herbs and onions.

## Source

- Original video: https://lynnandruss.com/2023/03/26/yogurt-roasted-carrots-with-warm-spices/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/994bf12c-c6ec-4306-a322-8b6a3b94ea30
- Extracted: 2025-12-15

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