Carrot pancakes with cumin and coriander

6 servings

50 minutes

Something in the set of ingredients seems vaguely familiar. Cumin, coriander, carrots, aromatic frying... Does it remind you of anything? Yes, this is the usual dressing for pilaf, also known as zirvak. Here it appears without any rice, and very successfully. Such pancakes can be served as an appetizer with a slice of lemon, yogurt or crumbled feta cheese. Or use as a side dish, for example, for stewed lamb.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 175.5
• Proteins: 5.1g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Ingredients

• Carrot: 500 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Coriander: 50 g
• Wheat flour: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Coriander seeds: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Natural yoghurt: to taste
• Lemon: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate the carrot and onion, chop the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 500 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 1 clove

2. Roast cumin with coriander to release the aroma, then grind them in a blender or mortar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
   • Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon

3. Mix the vegetables, chopped cilantro, and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 50 g

4. Mix flour and eggs, add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 50 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Natural yoghurt:  to taste

5. Fry the pancakes in heated oil until golden brown on both sides. Serve with yogurt and a slice of lemon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Lemon:  to taste