Smooth Roasted Carrot, Orange, and Cardamom Drink

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the carrot

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Cut the carrot into slices about 1 cm thick and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   
2. 2

   Roast the carrot

   Roast for 20 minutes at 200 °C, turning the slices halfway through. They should be tender when pierced with a fork and lightly browned at the edges, not burnt.

   
3. 3

   Let the carrot cool

   Spread the carrot on a plate and let it cool for 10 minutes. Peel the orange, remove as much of the white pith as possible, and separate it into segments.

   
4. 4

   Blend the drink

   Put the cooled carrot, orange, yogurt, cold water, honey, lime juice, cardamom, salt, and ice in a blender. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until the drink is completely smooth. Taste it: the lime juice should balance the sweetness of the carrot and honey, while the salt should only subtly enhance the flavor.

   
5. 5

   Serve chilled

   Divide the drink between two glasses and serve immediately while cold. If it sits for a while, stir it before pouring, as the thicker carrot mixture may settle.