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Tomato and Cauliflower Curry

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© Elizabeth Stark 2014

This flavorful tomato and cauliflower curry recipe is made with freshly ground spices, fresh chilies and ginger, and Hunt's® canned tomatoes. Created by Elizabeth Stark of Brooklyn Supper.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

Ingredients

1

teaspoon cumin seed

1

teaspoon coriander seed

1

teaspoon fennel seed

3

tablespoons ghee or neutral vegetable oil

1

large yellow onion, trimmed, peeled and diced

3

/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided

4

cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

2

-inch section ginger, peeled and minced

1-2

green chilies, seeded and sliced

1

teaspoon ground tumeric

1

/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

3

medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into a 1/2-inch dice

28

ounce can of Hunt's Diced Tomatoes

1

medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into 3/4-inch florets

2

tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced

1

freshly grated nutmeg

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, and fennel seed.

    Step 2

    Set a deep 10- to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ghee or oil, and when hot, add onions and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Cook, stirring often, until onions are tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, chilies, and spices, and cook for 3 - 4 minutes more.

    Step 3

    Add potatoes, Hunt's canned tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, bring mixture to a boil, then turn down to a vigorous simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, recover, and cook for 7 - 10 minutes more, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender. Taste and add more sea salt as needed.

    Step 4

    Spoon into bowls, garnish with cilantro leaves and a few grates of nutmeg. Serve with warm naan triangles.