Curried Artichokes Recipes

CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE MASALA

Steps:

• Process the onion, Garlic-Ginger Paste, and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cumin seeds. Once they're done popping, add the onion-tomato paste you just made, and saute until it thickens and deepens in color, about 10 minutes.
• Add the ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, and turmeric and saute about 30 seconds. Then add the yogurt, a little at a time so it doesn't curdle. Stir in the lime juice, chickpeas, artichokes, salt, to taste, and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Taste for seasonings and serve garnished with cilantro.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and saute garlic and drained artichoke hearts together.
• Put mixture in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
• Mix together mayonnaise, soup, lemon juice and curry powder and pour over the chicken and artichoke hearts.
• Top with bread cubes and cheese then drizzle melted butter over top.
• Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

CURRIED RICE AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Rice as directed on box, but brown using olive oil, instead of butter.
• Mix Mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade together, and set aside.
• Combine cooked Rice-a-Roni, artichoke hearts, olives, green onions and bell pepper.
• Pour mayonnaise mixture over rice mix.
• Stir to coat.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• Enjoy!

CURRIED JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES OR SUN CHOKES (TOPINAMBOURS AU KARI)

Steps:

• Using a small regular or swivel-bladed paring knife, peel the artichokes. Cut them lengthwise in half and then into one-inch pieces. They will be irregular in shape. There should be about three cups.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the artichokes, curry powder, salt and pepper and stir. Add the raisins and chutney. Cook, stirring, about one minute.
• Add the milk and cream and bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until artichokes are tender but still slightly crisp. Serve.