Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup of sunflower oil
- 2 1⁄2 pounds of grated carrots (prepackaged can be used)
- 21 ounces of almond milk
- 12 green cardamom pods, bruised
- 1 cup of chopped pistachios
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of saffron
- 1⁄2 cup of raw honey or maple syrup
Method
Heat sunflower oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add grated carrots and cook for 10 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, bring almond milk, cardamom, pistachios, and saffron to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and set aside until carrots reach desired tenderness, approximately 5 minutes.
Combine the almond-saffron milk and cardamom mixture with the carrots. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Stir in raw honey or maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition Tips
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Vatas:
Enhance the recipe by substituting coconut milk for almond milk and adding a pinch of sea salt.
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Pittas:
Seeking variation? Replace carrots with cherries or figs and opt for coconut milk over almond milk.
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Kaphas:
Infuse the dish with warmth by incorporating spices like nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, or allspice.
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