Gajar Adrak Soup (Carrot & Ginger Soup)
A velvety, warming soup of sweet carrots and plenty of fresh ginger, gently spiced with cumin and coriander and finished with a swirl of coconut milk.
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Cook the onion
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add the onion, ginger and minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
✅ Done when: onion is soft and translucent
Cook the carrots
In the same pot, add the carrots, ground coriander, turmeric, salt and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- 600g carrots
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 800ml vegetable stock or water
✅ Done when: carrots are very soft when pierced with a fork
Blend
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Serve
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Cook the onion
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add the onion, ginger and minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
✅ Done when: onion is soft and translucent
Cook the carrots
In the same pot, add the carrots, ground coriander, turmeric, salt and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 20–25 minutes.
- 600g carrots
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 800ml vegetable stock or water
✅ Done when: carrots are very soft when pierced with a fork
Blend
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Serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Blended vegetable soups became popular in Indian homes and hotels during the 20th century, often adapted with Indian spices. Carrot and ginger is a favourite winter combination, when North India's markets overflow with sweet red carrots.
Ginger has long been valued in Ayurveda as a warming spice for the cold months.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Bright, warming and naturally sweet, it's the soup for a cold evening.
💡 Fun Fact
India is one of the world's largest producers of ginger.
Modern Indian home cooking
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