Debbie Bachu Ragoonath FOOD November 2020 Tweet

Divali or Deepavali is a very auspicious event that has many aspects associated with the celebration. Delicious dishes are served during the festivities. Here is a recipe for a popular dish to help you enjoy the occasion.

 

Curried Chataigne (Breadnut)

 

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 chataigne (breadnut): 3 lbs

6 cloves of  garlic (minced)

½ cup chopped onion

1 piece of hot pepper

3 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp curry powder

2 ¼ cups water

½ tbsp. salt

2 cups coconut milk

1 tbsp culantro / bandania / chadon beni (shado beni) minced

1 tsp geera (cumin seeds)

½ tsp saffron powder

 

Method:

• Cut into halves then eighths and peel.
• Break into very thin small pieces, remove seeds and then remove coverings of the seeds.
• Hot oil and sauté garlic, onion and pepper for 1 minute until golden brown.
• Mix saffron and curry powder with ¼ cup water to a thick paste. Add to oil and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Add chives and culantro to curry and cook for a further 1 minute.
• Add chataigne and seeds and stir until blended. Add salt and cook for 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat.
• Stir in coconut milk and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until chataigne is tender.
• Just before liquid is absorbed, stir in grinded geera and allow to cook for 5 minutes.

 

Important Note: Stir occasionally to prevent chataigne mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

By: Debbie Bachu Ragoonath | FOOD | November 2020

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