Vegetable curry

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½Head cauliflower, cored
Cut into florets
2Potatoes
Peeled and diced
8tablespoonsClarified butter
1mediumYellow onion(s)
Peeled and minced
1Green apple
Peeled, cored, minced
3Garlic clove(s)
Peeled and minced
8Whole shallots, peeled
2tablespoonsGinger
Peeled and minced
2tablespoonsCurry powder
1tablespoonFlour
14ouncesCan coconut milk
16ouncesCan chickpeas, drained
1poundsSpinach, washed
Coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Parboil cauliflower in a large pot of water for 5 min. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Repeat process with potatoes. Set both aside.

2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, apples, garlic, shallots, and ginger, and cook until onions are golden, about 10 min.

3. Add curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture turns dark brown, about 8 min. Stir in flour and cook 2 min more.

4. Add coconut milk, chickpeas, cauliflower, potatoes, and ½ cup water. Lower heat to medium, cover, and cook 15 min. Add spinach, cover, and cook until wilted, about 3 min. Serve warm over rice with condiments such as raisins, flaked coconut, chopped cilantro, and toasted cashews.

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Jan-Feb 96

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-22-95