Madras Vegetable Curry (Vegetarian)
Altho I did not choose this vegetarian dish from the cruise menu, I found it in the *Carnival Creations* cookbook by Cyrus Marfatia (Exec Chef of Carnival Cruise Lines) & see it as a fine example of the great care taken to provide tempting vegetarian choices across all courses for the vegetarians on-board the ship. The recipe intro description stated that "An assortment of distinctive spices makes this Indian vegetable dish dance with tremendous flavor" & it was later suggested that it be served w/cinnamon-flavored cooked rice which I see as an esp appealing option. (Times were not given, so I estimated 20 min for ingredient prep + 20 min cook time). *Enjoy* !
Ingredients
6 serv.- vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
- onion↗1⁄2 cup
(chopped)
- whole cloves↗4
- cardamom pods↗4
- cinnamon stick↗1
- bay leaves↗2
- garlic↗1 teaspoon
(minced)
- gingerroot1⁄2 teaspoon
- Madras curry powder↗1 tablespoon
- tomatoes↗1⁄2 cup
(seeded & diced)
- potato↗1⁄2 cup
(diced)
- carrot↗1⁄2 cup
(chopped)
- cauliflower↗1⁄2 cup
(chopped)
- eggplant↗1⁄2 cup
(diced)
- coconut milk↗1⁄2 cup
- cup peas↗1⁄2
- cup fresh cilantro (chopped)↗1⁄4
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a lrg frying pan, heat oil till hot over med-high heat. Stir in onion, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom + bay leaves & cook till onion begins to brown (See NOTE below).
- 2
Stir in garlic, gingerroot + curry powder & cook till flavors are released (I assume aroma is the test of this point).
- 3
Add tomatoes & cook for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in potatoes & cont cooking till potatoes are partially cooked.
- 4
Stir in carrot, cauliflower, eggplant + coconut milk & simmer till vegetables are tender, stirring occ.
- 5
Remove whole spices & bay leaves. Stir in peas, season to taste w/salt, stir in the cilantro & serve immediately as suggested.
- 6
NOTE: Altho not mentioned in the recipe, stirring in the whole spices + bay leaves & then removing them as above seems like a lrg challenge unless they are introduced to the dish in 1 of those porous spice cooking bags. :-).
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