Spiced Butter-Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots glazed in butter and seasoned with aromatic spices including ginger, cardamom, and garlic. This elegant side dish combines sweet carrots with warm Indian-inspired flavors.

6 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup onion
  • 1 piece fresh ginger root
  • 4 whole green cardamom pods
  • 1 clove garlic
  • pounds carrots
  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, cardamom pods with seeds, and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add carrots; stir to coat. Add 1 cup chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, and boil until butter glazes carrots, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls as needed.

    17 min