Curried Beets with Apple

Ingredients

• 2 T vegetable oil
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 onion , sliced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 C celery , diced
• 1 T fresh ginger , grated
• ¼ t cayenne pepper
• 1 t curry powder
• 2 lb red beets , cooked, peeled, and cubed
• ½ t kosher salt
• 2 apples , cored and cubed
• 2 T tamardin concentrate , dissolved in 1/2 C water
• 1 t garam masaka
• 1 C orange juice

Instructions

1. Cook beets by baking or boiling. Sauté onions, garlic, and celery in oil until onions are opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Add ginger, cayenne, turmeric, and curry powder, and cook, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds.
2. Add beets, apples, salt, tamarind/water mixture, and orange juice. Add more water if needed.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in garam masala. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with brown rice.