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Indian Curry From Scratch Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

whole spice blend (optional)
1 1/2 cinnamon sticks (3-inches)
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
8 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
curry
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion , sliced thin
4 large cloves garlic , pureed in a minichopper with 1 tbsp water (about 2 tbsp)
1 tbsp fresh ginger , pureed in a minichopper with 1-2 tsp water
1 1/2 lb top sirloin or boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes , or 6 chicken thighs, skinned , or 1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
table salt
3 plum tomatoes (canned), chopped , plus 1 tbsp juice , or 2/3 cup crushed tomato , or 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 bunches spinach (1 1/2 lb), stemmed , thoroughly washed, and chopped coarse (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
2 cups water
1 jalapeno chile , stemmed and cut in half through the stem end
1/2 cup indian split peas ( channa dal) , or 4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 - 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves (use the lesser amount if you've already added the optional cilantro)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large deep skillet or soup kettle, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. If using whole spice blend, add to oil and cook, stirring with wooden spoon until cinnamon stick unfurls and cloves pop, about 5 seconds. If omitting whole spice blend, simply add onion to skillet; sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes, or browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger, selected meat (except shrimp), ground spices, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and tomatoes or yogurt; cook, stirring almost constantly, until liquid evaporates, oil separates and turns orange, and spices begin to fry, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on skillet or kettle size. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until spices smell cooked, about 30 seconds longer.
3. Stir in optional spinach and/or cilantro. Add the water and jalapeño and season with salt; bring to simmer. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 20 to 30 minutes for chicken, 30 to 40 minutes for beef or lamb.
4. Add selected vegetable (except green peas); cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Add shrimp and/or peas if using. Simmer 3 minutes longer and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	408.74 Kcal (1711 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.48g	35%
Cholesterol	102.25mg	34%
Sodium	338.46mg	14%
Potassium	1266.75mg	27%
Total Carbs	14.3g	5%
Sugars	2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	4g	16%
Protein	39.18g	78%
Vitamin C	41mg	68%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	173.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.53 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.75g	35%
Cholesterol	26.15mg	34%
Sodium	86.56mg	14%
Potassium	323.97mg	27%
Total Carbs	3.66g	5%
Sugars	0.51g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	16%
Protein	10.02g	78%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	68%
Iron	1.8mg	40%
Calcium	44.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

9.2

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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