Sweet and Savory Root Vegetable Curry
This sweet and savory curry is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The combination of sweet root vegetables and aromatic spices creates a complex and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a cold winter night when I was craving something warm and comforting. I had some root vegetables in my fridge that needed to be used up, and I thought that a curry would be the perfect way to cook them. I started by sautéing some onions and garlic in a large skillet. Then, I added some curry powder, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper. I cooked the spices for a minute, stirring constantly, to release their flavor. Next, I added some diced tomatoes and their juices to the skillet. I brought the mixture to a simmer and cooked it for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables were tender. I served the curry with rice and it was absolutely delicious!
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet root vegetables and aromatic spices creates a complex and flavorful dish.
  • Sautéing the onions and garlic in a large skillet before adding the spices helps to release their flavor.
  • Cooking the spices for a minute, stirring constantly, helps to develop their flavor.
  • Adding diced tomatoes and their juices to the skillet creates a flavorful sauce.
  • Simmering the curry for 15 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop.