Best 8 Spicy Carrot And Zucchini Bhaji Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and flavorsome dish that tantalizes your taste buds and adds a vibrant touch to your meals? Look no further than the tantalizing "Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhaji"! This mouthwatering dish combines the sweetness of carrots and the refreshing crunch of zucchini, bound together with a symphony of aromatic spices and herbs, transporting your palate to a culinary paradise. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhaji, a delightful addition to any meal or occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces carrots, julienned (about 4 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound zucchini, julienned (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon orange juice
Pinch sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and carrots to the pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini to the pan and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, orange juice and sugar and cook for 1 minute more. Toss to coat all of the vegetables in the glaze. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives. Serve immediately.

SPICED ZUCCHINI CARROT MUFFINS



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Scrumptious spiced muffin recipe and a great way to sneak zucchini and carrot into your diet!

Provided by sassbyheather

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup grated carrots
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in zucchini, carrots, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Mix into the creamed butter mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into the greased muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

SPICY CARROT AND ZUCCHINI BHAJI



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Posted for the Asian forums Eat Your Veggies December 2008/January 2009. Taken from the Australian Womens Weekly New Asian cookbook.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 20 bhaji (fritters), 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup besan flour (chickpea flour 150grams)
2 teaspoons cooking salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 small brown onions (160 grams sliced thinly)
1 carrot (medium 120 grams grated coarsely)
1 (120 g) zucchini (grated coarsely)
1/2 cup coriander leaves (loosely packed fresh)
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 cup mango chutney

Steps:

  • Whisk besan (chickpea flour), salt and the water in medium bowl until mixture forms a smooth thick batter.
  • Stir in spices, garlic, onion, carrot, zucchini and coriander.
  • Heat oil in wok, deep fry tablespoons of mixture, in batches, until vegetables are tender and bhaji are browned lightly.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Serve with mango chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.4, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1190.2, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 1.1

SPICY NUTMEG CARROTS



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Make and share this Spicy Nutmeg Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the carrots and place in a small microwave dish.
  • Microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender/ stirring once.
  • Stir in the butter, nutmeg, garlic salt and red pepper; toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 0.8

SPICY MEXICAN CARROTS



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This Mexican restaurant side dish is one of my favorites....I love them from Roberto's Taco shops in Las Vegas. I found this recipe online and think it comes pretty close to Roberto's! You could modify it by adding sliced onions, if desired. This is a great low-cal snack to keep on hand - it's great when you're craving salty/spicy food!

Provided by suzanne

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces jalapenos, diced in juice
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
10 peppercorns
1 lb carrot, sliced thin
5 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons minced garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray, and add garlic. Saute' for 3 minutes. Add carrots and saute' another 3 minutes. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove to large bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

SWEET & SPICY CARROTS



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These carrots are a little bit different from all the other carrot recipes - they have an exotic flavor and go well with lamb and chicken.Leave out the raisins but yhey add to the flavor. I like to add a pinch more curry & chilli but it is up to you how spicy you like it

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced diagonally (apprx 3 cups)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon margarine
2 cloves garlic, crushed (or less)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil& butter in a large skillet, over medium heat,add carrots& garlic Sprinkle in the dry spices and saute, stirring almost constantly until the carrots are as tender as you like them (7-9 minutes).
  • Meanwhile stir together the honey& vinegar.
  • Pour over the carrots, add raisins and saute, swishing the carrots around Serve immediately for 1 additional minute.

SPICY CARROTS WITH PARSLEY AND CILANTRO



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This delicious vegetable recipe is a great side dish for entertaining because you can serve it warm, at room temperature or even slightly chilled. And it goes with almost any main course, from beef to chicken to fish. MAKE AHEAD: The carrots can be prepared early in the day and kept at room temperature or refrigerated. From Anissa Helou and the Couscous Chronicles, Food and Wine, March 2005.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs carrots, quartered lengthwise, then halved crosswise
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
2 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet, cover the carrots and garlic with water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool; discard the garlic.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, paprika and crushed red pepper. Season the dressing with salt. Add the carrots, toss to coat and sprinkle the almonds on top. Serve warm, at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 2

BAKED CARROT & NIGELLA SEED BHAJIS WITH RAITA



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A healthy baked carrot alternative to much-loved Indian side dish onion bhajis. Serve these golden, crispy snacks as part of a thali or curry feast

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Side dish, Starter

Time 55m

Yield Serves 12, as a snack or canapé

Number Of Ingredients 14

100g gram flour (chickpea flour)
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp nigella seeds
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp chilli powder
2 large eggs
4 large carrots (about 400g), peeled, ends trimmed and spiralized into thin noodles
2 tsp vegetable oil
½ cucumber , grated
150g pot of natural yogurt
½ small pack of mint , leaves finely chopped
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Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.Line one large or two medium baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the carrot bhajis, apart from the carrot and oil, together in a large bowl to form a thick batter. If the mixture looks a little dry add a splash of water. Stir in the sprialized carrots, cutting any large spirals in half, and season.
  • Dollop 12 spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking tray, leaving enough space to flatten the bhajis with the back of a spoon. Drizzle over the oil and bake for 25 mins or until golden brown, flipping the bhajis halfway.
  • While the bhajis are cooking, squeeze any excess moisture from the cucumber using a tea towel then combine all the ingredients for the raita together in a small bowl, seasoning to taste. Serve alongside the baked bhajis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients, as the batter will be quite thick.
  • Grate the carrots and zucchini finely, so that they cook evenly.
  • Add a tablespoon of water at a time, until the batter reaches a dropping consistency.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, before adding the batter.
  • Cook the bhajis for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the bhajis hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhajis are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of carrots, zucchini, and spices creates a flavorful and nutritious dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack, give Spicy Carrot and Zucchini Bhajis a try!

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