How to Make Algerian Carrots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Algerian carrots, also known as "salatet zrodiya," are a refreshing and vibrant salad that is a staple in Algerian cuisine. This colorful and flavorful dish is often served as a side or as part of a mezze spread, and it can be found on the table at many Algerian gatherings and celebrations. The combination of tender carrots, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant spices makes for a delightful and refreshing salad that is perfect for warm weather or as a light and healthy addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with 1 1/2 cups of water, or just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan again. Steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and thyme. Cook the spices and garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid and the bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots, tossing well to coat with the spice mixture, and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove the bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 476mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 370mg