Mushroom Curry

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• chopped onions2 cups
• garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• cumin↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• turmeric↗1 teaspoon
• powdered ginger↗1 teaspoon
• mustard seeds1 teaspoon
• cloves or allspice↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

  (or to taste)

• chopped celery1 cup
• mushrooms↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  coarsely chopped

• diced tomatoes1

  (14 1/2 ounce) can, drained, juice reserved

• green apples↗2

  cored and chopped

• shredded unsweetened coconut↗1⁄2 cup
• teaspoon honey, to taste↗1
• fresh lemon juice, to taste↗
• cayenne pepper, to taste↗
• basmati rice, for serving↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in large skillet.

2. 2

   Add onions and garlic and saute over medium heat.

3. 3

   After onions begin to soften, add spices and salt.

4. 4

   Saute another 5-8 minutes until onions are completely softened.

5. 5

   Add celery and mushrooms.

6. 6

   Mix well, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   You can add up to 1/2 cup of water or reserved tomato juice to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   When celery is tender, add tomatoes, apples, coconut, honey and lemon.

9. 9

   cover and continue to cook until vegetable are tender, but not overly soft.

10. 10

    Additional water may be added if pan gets too dry.

11. 11

    Add cayenne to taste, remove from heat.

12. 12

    Let curry stand, covered for another 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Serve over rice.