Carrots simmered in garlic and honey

This recipe is equally delicious served warm as a starter, or hot as a side dish with some white meat. The coriander really brings out the flavour of the carrots. Raw or cooked, this is an excellent combination.

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 600g of carrots
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 4 to 6 new onions
  • salt, pepper
  • one lemon juice
  • 1 table spoon of honey
  • 3 table spoons of olive oil
  • curcuma, cumin
  • 1 bunch of coriander

Instructions:

  • Peel the carrots, the garlic and the onions.
  • Mince the garlic, chop the onions and slice the carrots.
  • In a frying pan, brown the garlic and onions in a bit of oil. Add the carrots, salt and pepper, mix and let it simmer uncovered over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add a bit of water if necessary during the cooking.
  • Mix the honey and lemon juice, add the rest of the oil plus a small teaspoon of curcuma and cumin.
  • Add ½ glass of water and pour into the frying pan.
  • Cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
  • Remove from stove, add the chopped coriander and serve.