Indian Ratatouille
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This is an intriguing twist on a classic, Indian spices combined with Mediterrran flavors. A mini food processor works really well for chopping the garlic, chile, and ginger root. Serve on rice or orzo or accompanied by a crusty loaf of bread. Adapted from Moosewood Restaraunt New Classics cookbook. Enjoy!
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
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- Units:
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ingredients
- 2 cups diced onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh chili pepper, minced,seeded for a milder hot
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch of crumbled saffron (optional)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 5 cups cubed eggplants, 1 inch cubes
- 4 4 cups yellow squash or 4 cups pattypan squash
- 1 1⁄2 cups diced bell peppers
- 1 cups diced fresh tomatoes or (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
directions
- In a stew pot, saute the onions in the oil on medium heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chile, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and saffron and saute for a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the orange juice and eggplant, toss to coat with the spices, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the eggplant is barely tender.
- Add the squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, and basil.
- Cover and continue to simmer about 15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.
- Add a little more orange juice or water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
- If you like, add a dollop of plain yogurt to each serving and top with fresh basil and a few toasted almonds or pistachios.
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"This is an intriguing twist on a classic, Indian spices combined with Mediterrran flavors. A mini food processor works really well for chopping the garlic, chile, and ginger root. Serve on rice or orzo or accompanied by a crusty loaf of bread. Adapted from Moosewood Restaraunt New Classics cookbook. Enjoy!"
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Fabulous recipe - a new favorite. It went together fast and easy, and then I let it sit on the (turned off) warm burner while we went out for a walk. When we got back the house smelled delicious, and we weren't disappointed when we dug in. I omitted the salt & oil, used a little extra ginger, and added 1 c. cooked chickpeas. DH had his over baked sweet potato, and I had mine over cooked kale. We were both happy and are eagerly awaiting leftover night. Thanks for the great recipe!1Reply
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This was very good!!! The aroma while cooking - WOW! We loved this as our weekly meatless meal, served over white rice. Will definitely make this again! Thanks for posting another great recipe, Sharon!1Reply
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I wanted to love this - very excited when I found this recipe and saw all the good reviews. Made the recipe as directed and found it bland and disappointing.Reply
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