Favoring Curry

(Curries are so versatile that it’s difficult to know what to exclude. This is a vegetarian example.) Lightly fry the chopped or crushed garlic, chopped onion and finely chopped ginger in the oil unti

IndianChickenEasy5 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 T oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Assorted spices (e.g., crushed coriander, cardamom, cumin seeds)
  • 1 inch of root ginger, peeled
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ tin of tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper
  • ½ small cauliflower
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 mushrooms
  • 1 cup rice
  • Touch of turmeric

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lightly fry the chopped or crushed garlic, chopped onion and finely chopped ginger in the oil until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped pepper, cauliflower, tomatoes, spices, salt, pepper and curry powder.

  3. 3

    In a separate saucepan, heat a pint of water with salt, pour in the rice and cook in accordance with the instructions.

  4. 4

    Add a touch of turmeric to the rice for an interesting color.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped mushrooms to the vegetables and keep heating.

  6. 6

    When the rice is just soft, drain and serve with the curry.

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