Spice-Crusted Carrots with Harissa Yoghurt

Ingredients for Spice-Crusted Carrots with Harissa Yoghurt

• 900g small carrots, scrubbed, tops trimmed to 1/2"

• Kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon English mustard powder

• 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander or fennel

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 120ml plain Greek yoghurt

• 1 tablespoon harissa paste

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more

• 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus more

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender and skins easily rub off, about 5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a bowl of ice water. Using paper towels, gently rub carrots to remove skins and pat dry.

Mix sugar, mustard powder, paprika, cumin, and coriander in a small bowl. Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Add spice mixture; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

Heat remaining 45ml oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron. Working in 2 batches, cook carrots, turning occasionally, until deep brown all over, 6–8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, place yoghurt in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add harissa paste, 2 teaspoons thyme, and 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest and gently swirl ingredients, stopping before yoghurt turns pink.

Spoon harissa yoghurt onto plates and top with carrots, more thyme, and more lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.

DO AHEAD: Carrots can be cooked in boiling water and peeled 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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