Curried Wedges With Minted Yoghurt Cucumber Topping Recipes

GRILLED CURRIED PUMPKIN BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT RAITA

Steps:

• For the iced tea: Pour 4 cups boiling water over teabags in a heatproof pitcher and allow to brew, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove teabags and add sweetener to taste. Stir in 6 cups ice cubes until melted. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Makes two quarts.
• For the raita: Whisk the yogurt, lime zest, cayenne and a pinch of salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in enough water to make the yogurt barely pourable. Stir the cucumber and mint into the yogurt. Set aside.
• For the burgers: Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Cut the lettuce into thin strips and coarsely chop the cilantro leaves. Toss together in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 4 minutes. Add the bell peppers, zucchini and 1 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, garam masala, and ground ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for about 5 minutes to cool.
• While the vegetables cool, stir together the chickpeas and pumpkin in a medium bowl. Add the cooled vegetables, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper and stir with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a patty. Rub oil on the grill grates and place the patties on the grill. Grill 6 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.
• Place a dollop of raita on the bottoms of the buns, then top with a patty, another dollop of the raita, some of the lettuce and cilantro mix and cover with the bun tops. Serve with lime wedges and iced tea.

YOGURT WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool completely, then grind in a spice grinder.
• Whisk yogurt until smooth. Stir in cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining ingredients; season with black pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve, or up to 2 days.

CUCUMBER-MINT YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mint, cucumber, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Mix oil and seasonings; drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with chutney.

CURRIED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450. Halve the sweet potatoes and cut ech piece lengthwise into quarters. If they are big, cut each piece into thirds.
• 2. Toss with the oil, curry powder, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl.
• 3. Arrange in a single layer on a large nonstick baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 35-40 minutes.

CURRIED WEDGES WITH MINTED YOGHURT CUCUMBER TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven ro 200 degrees C.
• Scrub potatoes, do not peel. Cut into wedges.
• Mix paprika, curry powder, salt & pepper together.
• Place potatoes, oil and paprika mixture in a large baking dish. Toss well to ensure the potatoes are evenly covered.
• Bake, uncovered, qt 200 degress C for 30 - 40 minutes. Turn over once or twice during cooking.
• Mix yoghurt, mint and cucumber together. Serve with the wedges.