pinder007
Posted: Nov. 23 2006, 12:33 ET

Just made this last nite, thought i'd share it with u guys...

Cauliflower cut into small bite size pieces
small onion cut up
garlic finely cut
ginger grated
jalapeno finely cut
tomato
1/4 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garam masala or cumin
cilantro

In pan-saute in Pam spray-onions, garlic, ginger and jalapeno on med heat-then add tumeric salt and masala saute for few mins then add cauliflower--mixing throughly-if starts to stick add a little tiny bit of water and cook till cauliflower done...add cilantro on top

It was quite good and spicy.

Yield: Variable vegetable - weigh vegetables and divide by 8 oz.

BrianB
Posted: Nov. 23 2006, 14:23 ET

This sounds good.  I assume the masala is a spice?  Do you have to get it at an Indian grocery or can you get it elsewhere?

pinder007
Posted: Nov. 23 2006, 14:38 ET

In Canada they sell it at superstore/safeway and Save on foods in the indian aisle, not sure where u can buy it in US but for sure at the east indian stores...masala is wat gives curry the kick...

BrianB
Posted: Nov. 23 2006, 15:03 ET

I like 'kick' so I guess I'll need to find this.  Our stores don't have an Indian asile, but we do generally have an "ethnic foods" type aisle.  If I can't find it at a normal store I'm sure I can find and Indian market that has it.

Thanks!!!

Michelle
Posted: Nov. 23 2006, 21:56 ET

Mmmmmm .... I've been dying for Indian Food.  My neighbors and I used to go for Indian Food at least once a week and I really miss it.  This may do the trick!  I suppose I could throw some chicken in there too for a whole meal.

pinder007
Posted: Nov. 24 2006, 12:03 ET

Just to let u know if u cant find the garam masala, u can use cumin...it should do the trick--just not as kick a$$

RolandG
Posted: Nov. 24 2006, 17:24 ET

If you can't find it you can make it yourself .. looks like a bit of work tho.

Garam Masala (an Indian seasoning)

2 g Net Carbs per Tsp.

(Makes 12 Tsp.)

Garam Masala is a seasoning made by blending dry-roasted, ground spices, such as black pepper, cumin, cloves, and cardamom, used in the cooking of India.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. whole cumin seeds
2 Tbsp. whole coriander seeds
2 Tsp. cardamom seeds (seeds removed from the pods)
1 piece cinnamon stick, 3 inches long
3/4 Tsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. black peppercorns
4 bay leaves

Directions

Heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat.
Add the spices and roast, stirring constantly, until the spices are a few shades darker and are fragrant.
Transfer to a plate and cool.
Grind the spices to a powder in a spice mill, mortar and pestle, or coffee grinder.
Store in a covered jar.

Season modestly. Enjoy liberally!

BrianB
Posted: Nov. 24 2006, 22:14 ET

You're right Roland -- that sounds like too much work -- but good to have the recipe anyway.  Thanks for posting it!

BrianB
Posted: Nov. 29 2006, 18:28 ET

Just a note that I found the garam masala in the regular McCormick spice section in the grocery store.  I'm going to make this tonight, so I'll post a "field report" later...

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BrianB
Posted: Nov. 29 2006, 20:33 ET

This was quite tasty.  I added chicken to it.  I don't know if it was the masala or the jalapenos, but it had a decent kick to it.

Thanks!

Sabina
Posted: Feb. 25 2008, 22:46 ET

I made this tonight but I added diced tofu in substitute for potato.  Not bad...it was dry and not has flavourful as the real thing but oh well.  I also added water while frying the onions a bit.  Instead of jalapeno I added red chili flakes and no cilantro.

Mia
Posted: Apr. 19 2008, 01:08 ET

Hi all

I am guessing that curry powder is allowed on strict?

DonnaN
Posted: Apr. 19 2008, 10:06 ET

In Edmonton if you go to the Spice World on the south side you can by the garam masala ground or whole...i buy it in a bag whole cos then i can vary the taste with what i pull out of the bag..yumm

as for curry, the powder, is legal...i've even been using a Jamaican (west indies) curry mix too...just note that i've been told by the dr.B doctor that mixture of spices can cause water retention...so for me, because i suffer from pitted edema, it's a once every two week treat for myself.

donna