Step 2

In a bowl, combine the chopped carrots, sliced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, salt and olive oil. Mix well and spread out on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the carrots have softened. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Step 4

Transfer the roasted vegetable mixture to a blender with a splash of water and blend until smooth. Strain through a strainer into a bowl.

Step 5

Heat the blended carrot mixture in a non-stick pan. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Stir in the garam masala and season with salt.

Step 6

Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.