Madras Curry

*the following recipe is not nessecarily traditional Indian Faire, but I found it to be a great knock-off that still has the flavors of Indian Curry. It can be easily made with any curry powder, not just Madras.

2 TBLS Madras curry powder
1 TBLS Tumeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
(mix all of these ingredients in a small bowl and set aside)

4 C Mixed veggies, fresh or frozen, as much variety as you like.
1 can cocnut milk
1/2 C broth
1 TBLS oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 TBLS fresh ground ginger

2-3 C rice prepared by direction (any kind will do)

Heat oil in pan (I use a deep fry pan that is shaped like a wok with high sides)
Add garlic and ginger. Heat and then add veggies. If using frozen, the order doesn't matter, just add. If fresh veggies are being used, add the carrots and any other veggie that takes awhile to cook. then as those vegetables are getting soft add others that take no time at all. Finally, add spice mix and coconut milk. If the mixture is thick, add broth and let cook, uncovered for 5 more minutes.

*many people cook their spice mix to the oil before cooking anything else. I have always done it the way decribed above and I feel it still comes out delish. Either way, do it however you are most comfortable.

Serve over rice and enjoy!