Jaipur Vegetables
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil mild
1 medium onion sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 each cashew nuts whole
1 cup cream, half and half
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
5 each cloves whole
5 each cardamom pods
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 medium tomato peeled, chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower florets florets
1/2 cup broccoli florets
5 each brussel sprouts cut in half
1 medium carrot cut into 2-inch sticks
1/2 cup green beans cut diagonally
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 cup raisins, seedless
1 x mint sprigs fresh, for garnish
Directions
Combine cumin and coriander in a small skillet and dry-roast
over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove and set aside.
Heat oil in the same pan, add onion and stir-fry until brown,
combine cumin-coriander, fried onion, tomato paste, nuts and
half of the cream.
Blend into smooth paste and set aside.
Heat ghee in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat Add
cloves, cardamom and cinnamon, stir until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
Add remaining vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Stir in ground paste, remaining cream, the water, cayenne, salt
and raisins.
Cover cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.