Carrots in Cumin Mustard Sauce

Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant Carrots in Cumin Mustard Sauce! This easy yet flavor-packed recipe highlights tender carrots coated in a rich, golden sauce infused with the earthy warmth of whole cumin seeds, the tangy complexity of mustard seeds, and the brightness of turmeric and lemon juice. A touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness, while fresh cilantro provides a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a healthy side for weeknight dinners or an impressive accompaniment to festive meals. Bursting with bold spices and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, these carrots are sure to become a new favorite! Perfect for searches involving "spiced carrot recipes," "healthy side dishes," and "cumin mustard sauce."

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 60 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly-sized sticks or rounds, approximately 0.5 cm thick.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh cilantro. Set aside for later use.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and sauté for 30 seconds until they start to pop and release their aroma.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Stir in the turmeric and coriander, then immediately add the carrots. Toss to coat the carrots in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the carrots steam for 8-10 minutes or until they are tender yet still slightly firm.

Step 7

Once the carrots are cooked, uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir in the honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the carrots in the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the carrots with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(649.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	563.5

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1538.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 6.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.6mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1795.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 48.5%