Thursday, June 18, 2015

CAULIFLOWER AND ARTICHOKE MASALA ENJOY DAN:

CAULIFLOWER CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE MASALA by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons grape-seed oil, divided
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, (recipe to follow)
1 (12 Oz) can tomato paste
2 teaspoon red chili flakes,
2 (14.5 Oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
2 teaspoons EACH ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground garam masala
1/4-teaspoon paprika
1 (19 Oz) can MAE PLOY coconut milk

1 (14.5 Oz) can chickpeas
1 (14.5 Oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed and halved
1 cup cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bit-size pieces
1 cup spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped
1 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:
1.   In a skillet add 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat when sizzling.
2.   Add onion garlic-ginger paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
3.   Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala cook stirring often for about 6 minutes.
4.   Add the tomatoes to the sauce and bring to a boil.
5.   Reduce heat to simmer, stirring often for about 15 minutes.
6.   Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes.
7.   Season with more red pepper flacks if needed and salt and pepper.
8.   In a skillet add remaining oil over medium-high heat when sizzling.
9.   Add cauliflower, artichoke hearts, and sauté until lightly browned.
10.                Add chickpeas and spinach and season with a splash of salt.
11.                Add masala sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer for 5-7 minutes.

GINGER GARLIC PASTE
1/2-cup garlic cloves, whole
1/2-cup fresh ginger, peeled, 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoon sesame oil

DIRECTION:
1.   Throw the garlic, ginger, oil in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
2.   There will some small pieces in the sauce but it should resemble a paste.
3.   Place in a glass jar, it will last 2-3 weeks.
4.   It’s a delicious addition to marinates, pasta sauce, and slow cook recipes.


ENJOY DAN:                              BON-APPETITE!!

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