Basic Vegetable Curry

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 T veggie oil1 medium red onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, diced1 or 2 green chilis, seeded (or Rotel)1 can of petite diced or crushed tomatoes1 tsp cumin seeds1 T cumin powder1 T corriander1/2 T chili powder or cayenne ( I always use more)1/2 t turmeric (ditto)2 T fresh chopped cilantrosomething else (This can be nearly anything. For the purposes of this recipe I used a can of black beans and a bag of mixed veggies, but I have put nearly every veg in here. Of course, you can also use meat.)
Directions
Makes 4 servings (size varies depending on what your "something else" is).

Heat the oil in a sauce pan until it sizzles when water hits it. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they brown.

Add the onion and stir well. Continue until they are soft and translucent.

Add the garlic, ginger, and chilis (hang to the Rotel if your substituting it).

Put in the spices (note: supermarket curry powder is basically just turmeric, so don't only put that in and think what you'll get out won't be incredibly bland). Not the cilantro yet, though, or it'll just be leaves and not tasty.

Pour in the tomatoes (and Rotel if you're using it) and stir occasionally. Let it simmer until it's about the thickness of tomato sauce (or whatever your preference).

Add your "something." Stir well, and leave it in a few minutes to help it absorb the flavors.

Add the cilantro as a garnish. Tasty!

Serve with basmati rice, plain yogurt, and/or chutney.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMPATT.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 221.1
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 495.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.6 g
  • Protein: 10.2 g

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