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                      Madras Root Vegetable Curry

Recipe By     : David Rosengarten
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Taste                            Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2  ts            Black mustard seeds
  4      tb            Ghee
  2                    Onions -- finely chopped
  8      cl            Garlic -- minced
  2      tb            Fresh ginger -- finely chopped
  3                    Green chiles -- chopped
  3                    Parsnips -- peeled and cut
                       - into 1/2 x 2" sticks,
                       - 1/4" thick
  3                    Carrots -- peeled and cut
                       - into 1/2 x 2" sticks,
                       - 1/4" thick
  3                    Turnips -- peeled and cut
                       - into 1/2 x 2" stocks,
                       - 1/4" thick
    1/2                Rutabaga -- peeled and cut
                       - into 1/2 x 2" sticks,
                       - 1/4" thick
  1      tb            Coriander
  1      tb            Garam masala
    1/2  tb            Ground cumin
    1/2  tb            Turmeric
    1/2  tb            Cardamom
    1/2  ts            Chili powder
    1/2  ts            Fenugreek
  1      c             Chicken stock
  1      c             Canned crushed tomatoes
                       Salt
                       Cilantro leaves -- for garnish

Heat ghee in a large skillet with cover or Dutch oven until very hot.
Saute mustard seeds for about 5 seconds, until aromatic. Add onions,
garlic, ginger root, and chilies and saute for 5 minutes. Add root
vegetables and saute 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in spices,
chicken stock and tomatoes and lightly season with salt. Bring to a
boil, then simmer, covered for 1-1/2 hours. Serve over white or brown
rice, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

From Taste Show # 4713


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