Spiced Carrots with Raisins

Exotic flavours combining to make a refreshing dish that is a welcome side to a simple roast.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sultana raisin
• 1 1⁄2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced crosswise ¼ inch thick
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 cup  Greek yogurt

Directions

1. In a small bowl, cover the raisins with boiling water and let stand 15 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan, combine carrots with enough boiling, salted water to cover by 2 inches and boil 2 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. In the same saucepan, saute the garlic in the oil over moderately-low heat until fragrant and add carrots.
5. Cover and cook 1 minute.
6. Add raisins, drained, brown sugar, spices and season to taste.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes longer, or until carrots are just tender.
8. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 2-3 minutes and stir in yoghurt.