Winter Curry
(from BeSu’s recipe box)
Source: Mooswood Restaurant's New Classics (from RecipeThing user megan)
Categories: butternut squash, chickpeas, curry, potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated fresh
- 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
- 2 teaspoons coriander, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 minced fresh green chile or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 cups potatoes, cubed (I substitute cauliflower)
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped, fresh or canned
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups chickpeas, cooked (15 ounce can, drained)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
- rice
- plain yogurt
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Stir in onions and saute until translucent (about 10 minutes)
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the garlic, spices, and chiles or cayenne. When the onions are translucent, add the spice mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Add the potatoes, squash, and water or stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the vegetables are barely tender (about 15 minutes)
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In a small bowl, dissolve the tamarind in a few tablespoons of cooking liquid and stir in to the vegetables.
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Add the tomatoes, chickpea, and cilantro. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are fully tender.
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Serve on cooked rice and garnish with plain yogurt, cilantro springs, toasted cashews and/or mango slices