PP Winter Vegetable Vindaloo

Chef:  Jessica Meyers Altman, Garden Fresh Foodie
Adapted from Vegan Richa
Makes:  4 Servings
Prep Time:  15 min
Cook Time:  30 min
Total Time:  45 min

INGREDIENTS

Spice Blend

• ½ t cumin seed
• ¾ t mustard seed
• 1 t Sichuan peppercorns (these have a floral taste that is different from traditional peppercorns, if you don’t wish to purchase, then use regular)
• ½ t red pepper flakes

Vindaloo

• 1 ½ c minced red onion
• 22 oz of canned, diced tomatoes (this is most of a 28 oz can, when doubling, I use 1-28 oz can + 1 15 oz can)
• 1 ½ T garlic minced
• 1 ½ T ginger, peeled and minced
• ½ t ground cardamom
• ½ t turmeric
• 1 t paprika
• 4 T apple cider vinegar
• ¼ t fenugreek (Indian spice, found as a whole seed)
• 2 c cauliflower, packed as florets
• 1 c diced carrots
• 1 c diced red potatoes
• ½ t salt
• ½ c water
• Optional:  add in some fresh greens like spinach, kale, Swiss chard
• 1 c peas fresh/frozen (thawed
• ½ lemon juiced
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place spice blend into a hot pan and heat until seeds begin to pop (be sure they do not burn)
2. Remove spices and place into a spice grinder (coffee grinder works)
3. Heat a heavy bottom pot, once hot, add onion, garlic and ginger plus 2-4 T water so onions do not stick.  Sauté until slightly golden.
4. Add ground spice blend and remainder of vindaloo ingredients except peas, cilantro and lemon juice.
5. (If needed, add a little more water.)
6. Once vegetables have cooked and become softened, about 20-30 mins, stir in optional greens until wilted.
7. Add peas and lemon juice.  Stir to mix.
8. Serve over rice, alongside fresh naan, daal and or chana masala.

Jessica Meyers Altman; Garden Fresh Foodie
Associate Professor of Whole Food Nutrition & Living
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