I use wanted to tell you that I am so proud at how far you’ve gotten, today when I was in the car, here on the Boston stations they were playing your song “Favorite”! Isn’t that amazing? It’s wonderful to watch how you’ve grown, and I absolutely love you music, I hope you keep up the great work! 😁
Anyway, heres a recipe! **Vegetable Curry Recipe** **Ingredients:** - Frozen Pepper and Onion Blend (yellow onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers) - use 2 bags (about 16 oz each) - Frozen green peas - 1 cup - Canned kidney beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed - Canned chickpeas - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed - Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies - 1 can (14.5 oz) - Salt - to taste - Pepper - to taste - Onion powder - 1 teaspoon - Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon - Red chili powder (or Indian chili powder) - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) - Garam masala (if available) - 1 teaspoon (optional, for extra flavor) - Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons - Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish) **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the vegetables:** - Thaw the frozen pepper and onion blend. - Rinse the canned kidney beans and chickpeas under cold water and set aside. 2. **Cooking the curry:** - Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. - Add the thawed pepper and onion blend to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized. 3. **Adding the spices:** - Once the vegetables are cooked, add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red chili powder (adjust according to your spice preference). Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices. 4. **Adding the canned ingredients:** - Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine with the vegetables and spices. - Allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. **Incorporating beans and peas:** - Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and chickpeas to the pot. - Add the frozen green peas as well. 6. **Simmering the curry:** - Stir everything together gently. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the curry simmer for about 15-20 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together and the peas to cook through. 7. **Adjust seasoning and serve:** - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices as desired. - If you have garam masala, sprinkle it over the curry for an extra layer of flavor. 8. **Serve:** - Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired. - Serve hot with rice or naan bread. Enjoy your homemade vegetable curry! It's packed with flavor and nutrients from the variety of vegetables and beans. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference, and feel free to experiment with additional spices or ingredients based on what you have on hand.
