Ingredients

  • 16 ounces carrots, peeled and chopped into large pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons seeded green olives (left whole or chopped, your preference)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 -6 rounds flat bread or 4 -6 pita pocket bread

Method

  • Cook the chopped carrot and garlic in simmering, salted water, for about 20 minutes or until soft.
  • Drain well, then return them to the hot, dry pan for a minute or two, over medium heat, to dry them out further.
  • Tip the carrots and garlic into the food processor bowl, and process until smooth.
  • Add the cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, sea salt, honey and lemon juice and whizz again.
  • With the machine still running, add the olive oil gradually.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Spoon 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.