I’ve used a mixture of plain white flour and gram or chickpea flour. For both of these, you can use any you like. The other ingredients you’ll need for Carrot, Turmeric & Black Pepper Crackers are flour and a little oil. I think the heat of black pepper goes wonderfully well with turmeric’s earthiness, giving the crackers mild spice and warmth. While lots of unproven health claims are made for this combination, I’m only interested in the flavour. I was gifted some by the folks at Moorland Veg Box who sometimes have it as an add-on, and loved its flavour.īut these crackers are still great with ground turmeric, which I used for those pictured in this post.īecause of the ground version’s more concentrated flavour, one teaspoon is roughly the equivalent to one tablespoon of the grated fresh root.īlack pepper is a classic partner to turmeric, and I include it, freshly ground, in these crackers. If you can get hold of fresh turmeric root, then I highly recommend it. To enhance the golden colour that I hoped the carrots would contribute, and because I like its earthy flavour, I chose turmeric as a spice for these crackers. You can then blend them with a splash of water, making the puree as smooth or as chunky as you like. I recommend slicing thinly then steaming or microwaving. To prep carrots for these crackers, just cook them until soft. Also like beetroot, carrots have sweetish qualities which can balance pungent spices. So, here’s the next incarnation: Carrot, Turmeric & Black Pepper Crackers.Īfter seeing how cooked beetroot gives crackers such a beautiful colour, I thought carrot would too. The beetroot crackers were something of an experiment, using vegetables to flavour and colour homemade crackers.īut I was so pleased with how they turned out, I knew I wanted to create more combinations of veg and spice. If you’ve seen or made my Beetroot Crackers with Nigella Seeds, you’ll note similarities with this recipe.

The crackers can be made with either ground turmeric or fresh turmeric root and will keep for at least two weeks. Satisfying crunchy, I think you’ll love them with cheese, dips and spreads, soups, or just enjoy as a snack. Carrot, Turmeric & Black Pepper Crackers have a mildly spicy warmth combined with a little sweetness from carrots.

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