Bold Vegetarian

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Another from Bold Vegetarian. This was great but it definitely needs

some side dishes with it to make a full meal:

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Yam Masala

 

Recipe By : Bold Vegetarian by Bharti Kirschner

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes Vegetarian Days

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 lb yams or sweet potatoes -- peel/cut 1.5 " cubes

1 tbsp canola oil

2 whole dried red chiles -- such as arbol

1/4 tsp kalonji seeds (black onion seeds)

2 lg cloves garlic (up to 5) -- pressed

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp sugar

ground red pepper -- to taste

1/2 tsp salt

1 oz sun-dried tomatoes -- soak in boiling wate

3/4 tsp tamarind concentrate -- or soaked raisins

Garnishes:

Red or other sweet onions -- in rings

tomatoes -- chopped, seeded

cilantro -- chopped

 

Steam yams (or sweet potatoes) until very tender, 15-18 minutes (I did

it in the microwave for 8 minutes on HIGH). Mash thoroughly.

 

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet until a light haze forms. Saute dried

chiles until they blacken, turning them once. Add kalonji seeds and

garlic and cook until golden. Stir in turmeric, cumin, sugar, red

pepper, and salt. Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup soaking

liquid. Cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes have formed a sauce, 5-7

minutes. Druing this period, mash the tomatoes occasionally with the

back of a spoon to help break them down. Add mashed yams and mix well.

Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes to heat the mixture through. Add tamarind

and stir until it dissolves into the sauce. Remove from heat. Taste and

adjust salt. Serve garnished with onion rings, tomatoes and cilantro.

Makes 4 side-dish servings.

 

I served it with some brussel sprouts, warmed naan bread, and some

chutney.

 

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RisaG