These Caramelized Garam Masala Carrots are tossed in a fresh lemon juice + garam masala blend and then baked to perfection. It’s time to let the vegetable be the star of the dinner table show!
Sometimes, I just want the vegetable to be the star of the show. I want to cook up a simple protein (maybe a pan-seared fish) and simple starch (maybe some white rice) and plate them next to a KILLER vegetable. These Caramelized Garam Masala Carrots hit the spot! They’re tossed in the loveliest garam masala + lemon juice mix and then baked until the outside has a slight caramelized finish. Garnish with some chopped golden berries (or currants would be great!) and fresh parsley.
If you’re looking to serve these at a dinner party, they’re stunning next to even fancier proteins (rib roast) and a lovely pot of garlic mashed potatoes. I just love them!
If you can’t get your hands on garam masala, curry powder could be a substitute. Â If you’re looking for more rockstar veggie ideas for you next dinner, you might also LOVE these Ginger Orange Caramelized Carrots as well!
Caramelized Garam Masala Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots trimmed and peeled
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat or other cooking fat, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup golden berries chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven for 375 F.
- Toss the carrots with everything but berries and parsley.
- Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, or until they’re starting to look slightly golden/brown.
- Toss with berries and parsley, serve!
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Flagged this recipe MONTHS ago and finally got around to trying them for a dinner side last night. These were SUCH a hit. These yummy carrots will be in our regular menu rotation. I didn’t even have the golden berries, but turned out wonderfullly!
I’m so glad you liked them Jocelyn! Isn’t it amazing what a little roasting and good seasoning can do for carrots?