Vegetables in spicy cream sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonCoriander seeds
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1smallOnion; coarsely chopped
1cupHalf and half
10Whole cashews
2tablespoonsCatsup
1tablespoonButter
1Cinnamon stick; (1-inch)
teaspoonGround cardamom
1pinchGround cloves
1mediumTomato; chopped
1cupCauliflower florets; (about 5 ounces)
½cupPeas; (shelled fresh or
; thawed frozen)
1mediumCarrot; cut julienne
6ouncesGreen beans; trimmed, slices
; diagonally (about 1
; cup)
½cupWater
¼cupRaisins
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne pepper
2tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Toast cumin and coriander in small skillet over medium-low heat until aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Heat vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

Transfer to blender. Add cumin and coriander, ½ cup half and half, cashews and catsup. Blend to consistency of thick cream sauce.

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and cook until aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add tomato and cook 1 minute. Add all remaining vegetables and stir-fry 3 minutes. Add water, raisins, salt, cayenne, cream sauce and remianing ½ cup half and half. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.

Discard cinnamon stick. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.) Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Serves 4.

Bon Appetit November 1991

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