VEGETABLES IN SPICY CREAM SAUCE

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Provided by Laxmi M. Hiremath

Categories     Milk/Cream     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Stir-Fry     Spice     Chill     Bon Appétit     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup half and half
10 whole cashews
2 tablespoons catsup
1 tablespoon butter
1 1-inch cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup cauliflower florets (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup peas (shelled fresh or thawed frozen)
1 medium carrot, cut julienne
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, slices diagonally (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Toast cumin and coriander in small skillet over medium-low heat until aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Heat vegetable oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to blender. Add cumin and coriander, 1/2 cup half and half, cashews and catsup. Blend to consistency of thick cream sauce.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and cook until aromatic, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add tomato and cook 1 minute. Add all remaining vegetables and stir-fry 3 minutes. Add water, raisins, salt, cayenne, cream sauce and remianing 1/2 cup half and half. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Red Ryan VT
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any type of vegetables I have on hand.


Annies Furniture
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Benson Selwe
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the vegetables are cooked just right.


Filipe Aguiar
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but this dish changed my mind. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Musharaf Hossain
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This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maleigha Bishop
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Fire Bol
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like, and you can adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your liking.


Edna Kakariba
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


maxamed khuti
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Asif Bubli
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Lucas Taylor
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KaeJ K
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This dish was a hit with my guests! They raved about the flavors and how well the vegetables were cooked.


Hasan Bukhari
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I made this last night and my family loved it! The vegetables were tender and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again soon.


George Dickson
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This dish is a total winner! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.