Aloo Gobi Mattar - Cauliflower, Pea and Potato Curry

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Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower cut into small florets
• 2 large onions chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
• 3 medium baking potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch- 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 cup frozen green pea
• 1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons ghee or 4 tablespoons clarified butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated including juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger peeled and finely minced
• 5 garlic cloves minced
• 1 medium hot green chili pepper minced
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 lemon juice of
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large wok karahi or deep nonstick pan over high heat Add onions and cumin seeds and cook until onions are translucent Then add the minced garlic chunks of ginger and chili pepper Saut for 2 minutes stirring frequently
• Add all remaining spices including salt Stir well
• Immediately add potato to pan Stir until coated in oil and spices Turn heat down to medium and saut potato for 3-5 minutes stirring frequently
• Add chicken or vegetable stock then put lid on pan lower heat to medium-low and simmer for around 15 minutes
• Add the cauliflower florets grated ginger and lemon juice Stir well Replace lid turn heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes If the ingredients are sticking to the pan you can add a bit more stock or 1/4 cup of water at this point
• Add frozen peas to pan and stir ingredients Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes
• Turn off heat Add half of the fresh cilantro and mix thoroughly Replace the lid then allow to rest for 10 minutes before adjusting salt to taste and serving dish over rice Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro

Okra Gumbo

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups okra fresh or frozen
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 14 ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove pressed
• 1 bunch green onion chopped tops also
• tomato juice like V8
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1/2 teaspoon whole rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

• Saute onions celery garlic and okra in olive oil until onions are clear
• Add all seasonings and stir to coat onions celery and okra
• Add tomatoes
• Add tomato juice to cover and cook until celery is tender
• Serve over cooked white or brown rice