carrots with garlic and yogurt

6 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 31, 2016

From "A Taste of Turkish Cuisine" by Nur Ilkin and Sheilah Kaufman.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
  • 3 - garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup drained yogurt (see note below)
  • 2 teaspoons aleppo pepper or paprika
  • - olives, optional

How To Make carrots with garlic and yogurt

  • Step 1
    Note: To get 1 cup drained yogurt, start with cups of yogurt and place in a cheesecloth-lined colander. Let sit at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  • Step 2
    In a 3-quart pot, heat 5 tablespoons of the oil and sauté the onions, stirring over medium heat for 5 minutes. Do not let them brown or burn.
  • Step 3
    Add the carrots, stirring to mix well, and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Step 4
    Crush the garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle.
  • Step 5
    Place the cooled carrots in a large bowl and add the drained yogurt and the garlic mixture. Mix well and place in a serving dish.
  • Step 6
    Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the paprika and drizzle in a design over the top of the carrots, decorate with olives if desired.
  • Step 7
    Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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