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Moroccan Carrot Dip

this unusual, sweetly spiced, moroccan carrot dip is wonderful served with olives and warm flat bread for dipping. from a recipe by jill dupleix.

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Ingredients

  • carrots
  • garlic
  • ground cumin
  • paprika
  • ground ginger
  • ground cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • sea salt
  • honey
  • fresh lemon juice
  • virgin olive oil
  • green olives
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • flat bread

Preparation

  1. 1cook the chopped carrot and garlic in simmering , salted water , for about 20 minutes or until soft
  2. 2drain well , then return them to the hot , dry pan for a minute or two , over medium heat , to dry them out further
  3. 3add the cumin , paprika , ginger , cinnamon , cayenne , sea salt , honey and lemon juice and whizz again
  4. 4with the machine still running , add the olive oil gradually
  5. 5allow to cool
  6. 6spoon into a serving bowl , drizzle with a little extra olive oil , scatter with olives and cilantro leaves , and serve with lightly warmed flat bread for dipping