5 from 2 votes
Havuç Tarator - Turkish Carrot Dip with Yogurt
Havuç Tarator (or Carrot Tarator) is a traditional Turkish dip made with grated carrots, thick yogurt, and garlic.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
199 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Turkish
Ingredients
- 400 g carrot grated
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (turned into a paste)
- 150 g yogurt thick strained or Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 20 g walnuts crushed
Instructions
- Choose the freshest carrots and grate them right before using them in your recipe.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the grated carrots and sauté them for about 10-15 until they soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Once done, remove them from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed carrots with yogurt, garlic paste, salt, and crushed walnuts. If you prefer a tangier taste, add a splash of lemon juice.
- Stir everything until well combined. For the best flavor, let the dip rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or crushed walnut halves before serving.
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Notes
- Use full-fat yogurt for a richer texture. Strained or thick Greek yogurt works best. If you have natural yogurt, strain it over a fine sieve or a cheesecloth for a couple of hours to get rid of excess water.
- Choose the freshest carrots and grate them right before using them in your recipe. Pre-shredded carrots lack the same texture and flavor.
- Let the dip chill before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Adjust garlic to taste or saute them with carrots if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- If you prefer a tangier taste, add a splash of lemon juice. Or add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne for a little heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
398mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
16709IU
(334%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 16709IU | 334% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.