Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Kudzu Masala


In this kudzu dish east meets east! As the flavors of India combine with the taste of the Japanese kudzu your tastebuds are awakened by sweet and hot spices. This is very similar to any masala cooked with spinach. I hope you enjoy this creamy and warming dish as much as I did:) 

Ingredients:
-1/4 cup chicken stock (or 3 tbsp olive oil)
-3 tbsps dal makani masala
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1 clove garlic chopped
-1/2 onion chopped
-1 cup red split lentils
-4 cups water (or broth if you used oil)
-1 carrot chopped
-1 zucchini chopped (optional)
-1 cup tomato sauce
-2 cups frozen broccoli (optional)
-1 cup frozen peas
-2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
-handful kudzu leaves shredded
-1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions: In a medium sauce pan, on medium heat the chicken stock, seasonings, garlic and onion. Cook for until onions start to turn clear and stir in the lentils. Cook for 1 minute and add the water. Next add the carrot, zucchini, broccoli, peas and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil for 1 minute and reduce to a simmer, add balsamic and kudzu and cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt. Goes great with mixed green, brown basmatti rice or naan.



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