Monday, January 5, 2009

indian princess

Easiest Indian Stew
Serves 4

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups homemade or best-quality store-bought tomato sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Cook rice according to package instructions; cover, and keep warm.
While rice is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add curry powder and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, chickpeas, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve stew with rice and yogurt, garnished with lime wedges and a pinch of curry.

*I omitted the ginger because that is a flavor I could really live without. I also used quinoa instead of rice because I love it. This is surprisingly filling....easy, too!

2 comments:

clarkyclark said...

I told you this was good, clown! We are warming you up to try real Indian food.

Also, my Aggie cousins were all Indian Princesses.

Emily said...

It sounds yummy! I'm glad to hear it's good without the ginger...Fred hates it, too! I'll have to try it next week (when I get back on my recipe schedulre). :)