SAVORY SEMOLINA

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Provided by Susan Feniger

Categories     Breakfast     Side     Semolina     Curry     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups semolina flour (pasta flour)* or farina (suji or sooji, such as Rani or Ajika brands; about 9 ounces)*
1/3 cup Clarified Butter
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh or frozen curry leaves (about 12 leaves)**
1 small serrano chile, minced
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds***
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1/3 cup chopped raw cashews

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add salt. Gradually whisk in semolina. Boil until thick, whisking often, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, curry leaves, chile, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds; sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, peas, and cashews. Sauté mixture until cashews begin to color, about 2 minutes. Stir mixture into semolina. Season with salt and pepper. Rewarm, if necessary.
  • *Semolina flour is available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets. Farina can be ordered from amazon.com.
  • **Also known as kari patta; available at Indian markets.
  • ***Sold at specialty foods stores, Indian and Asian markets, and adrianascaravan.com. If unavailable, substitute brown mustard seeds.

Brooke kariuki
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Rajina Koirala
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a large group.


Nazelene Amin
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I'm not a big fan of semolina, but this dish was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nabina Bantawa rai
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This is a delicious and affordable dish. I highly recommend it.


Jind Jaan
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always gets rave reviews.


Aqib Hakeem
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Balochi Song
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it at least once a month.


Victor Mba
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.


Joshua Ovbiebo
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This is a healthy and satisfying dish. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Carly
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cumin and coriander really give it a nice depth of flavor.


keyleb desantiago
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery and it turned out great.


Itz Faith
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The end result was delicious and I felt like a pro!


Sheyla
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jaan Jano
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Chika Mendy
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I'm not usually a fan of semolina, but this dish changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices made it really flavorful and enjoyable.


Ericka Gallardo
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This savory semolina dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was delightful. I will definitely be making this again.