"A soothing Butternut and Potato Curry hailing from Rajasthan in Northern India using whole spices and ghee, served over fluffy basmati rice. Authentic!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons ghee ( you could sub olive oil, but ghee absolutely makes this dish)
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3 bay leaves
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 whole cloves
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2 whole cardamon pods, broken open ( green if possible)
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1 teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
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½ teaspoon mustard seeds ( black mustard seeds if possible)
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½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
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3 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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½ teaspoon asafeotida powder (optional)
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1 medium tomato, diced with juices
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (or anchor powder-mango powder)
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3/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 -1 ½ pounds butternut squash or pumpkin or winter squash, cubed into 1 ½ inch pieces)
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½-1 pound yukon gold potatoes - cubed into 1 inch pieces - please see notes.