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Indian Spiced Vegetables

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Spiced Blend

1

1/2 teaspoons turmeric (eyeball it in your palm)

1

teaspoon ground coriander (eyeball it)

1

teaspoon cumin seeds

1

tablespoon curry powder (about a palmful)

1

/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2

pinches of ground cinnamon

3

large waxy white potatoes, peeled and diced

Coarse salt

1

head of cauliflower, cut into small florets

1

tablespoon vegetable oil (once around the pan), plus some for drizzling

2

tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1

medium onion, chopped

3

garlic cloves, chopped

1

15-ounce can chick peas, drained

1

cup chicken stock or broth

1

cup frozen green peas

1

small head of iceberg lettuce, shredded

1

/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds

4

radishes, thinly sliced

3

tablespoons chopped fresh mint

3

tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, your choice

Juice of 1 lemon

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the ingredients for the spice blend and reserve.

    Step 2

    Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Take off the lid and add salt. Boil the potatoes for 6 to 7 minutes, then add the cauliflower to the same pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, then drain. The potatoes and cauliflower should still be a little undercooked.

    Step 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, then the butter. When the butter melts into the oil, add in the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the drained potatoes and cauliflower and the chick peas and combine. Stir the reserved spices into the vegetables and cook for a minute or two to develop the flavors. Stir in the stock and turn the vegetables to evenly distribute. The dish will turn a bright yellow. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the peas and turn off the heat. The carry-over heat will warm them through. Taste to adjust the salt in the dish.

    Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce with the almonds, radishes, mint, and parsley or cilantro. Dress the salad with the lemon juice, a drizzle of vegetable oil, and some salt. Pile the salad on plates, top with the hot vegetables, and serve.

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