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Garam Masala Scallops with Potatoes and Eggplant

A home-style Garam Masala Scallops with Potatoes and Eggplant made with Garam Masala, Whole, Cinnamon Stick Into Inch, Black Peppercorns, and Cumin Seeds. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 3
• 1
• 2
• 2
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2
• 1/4 cup
• 4 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 1/4 tsp
• 20 pc
• 2 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

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   Garam Masala: Toast all the spices in a hot, dry skillet, shaking to avoid burning.

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   Toast for 2 minutes and place in a small bowl to cool for a few minutes.

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   Grind in a spice grinder until powdered.

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   Tandoori Yogurt: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Place in jar/container, cover and refrigerate.

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   Potato Cakes: Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Grate the Yukon Gold potatoes and onion into a large bowl (use a basic box grater).

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   Add the eggs, scallion, nutmeg, salt and pepper and combine well.

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   In a (preferably non-stick) pan and over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until shimmering.

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   Squeeze out any liquid from the potato mix and place enough in the pan to cover the bottom, making a layer 1/3-inch thick.

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    Cook for about 3-4 minutes, pressing down the potato cake with a spatula to help pack it down.

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    Flip over and cook the other side.

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    The cake should almost be cooked all the way through. Place cake on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue making cakes until mix runs out.

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    Bake in oven for about 5 minutes to finish cooking the potatoes.

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    Cut into rounds (about 1 1/2-inch size) or slice into pie shapes.

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    Reserve. (Of course, these are basically Latkes... serve chilled with sour cream and chives as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, warm them with some applesauce and blue cheese on top or heat them and top with sliced duck and cranberry sauce � the possibilities are endless!)

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    Oven-Roasted Eggplant: Place the eggplant in a colander over a bowl and mix in the salt, making sure all areas are coated with salt.

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    Leave to drain for 1 to 2 hours.

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    Preheat oven to 375F.

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    Rinse the eggplant well under cold running water and squeeze dry.

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    Toss the eggplant with the oil, garlic, Madras curry powder and dried chili flakes.

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    On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place the eggplant evenly on the sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until the eggplant is cooked through.

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    Remove from oven and reserve. (Salting vegetables like eggplant, cucumber and zucchini like this help to remove bitter liquids and concentrate the flavours of the vegetable.

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    Sea Scallops: Preheat oven to 450F. Preheat a cast-iron pan, or if not available, a saut� pan.

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    Toss the scallops with the Garam Masala, salt and oil in a bowl.

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    Sear the scallops, a few at a time, in the pan.

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    Cook each side about 1 minute per side, getting a nice golden colour on each side.

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    Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.

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    When all scallops are seared and on the baking sheet, place in oven.

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    You can also re-heat your potato cakes and eggplant in the same oven at the same time.

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    Cook the scallops for 2 minutes, flip over and cook an additional 2 minutes.

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    You don't want to overcook them.

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    Remove all items from oven.

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    To Assemble (makes 4 dishes)

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    Potato cakes, either in small rounds or small pie shape.

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    Serve immediately.

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    NOTES: Garam Masala is a spice mix that finds it�s home in Northern India.

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    Different from a curry blend of spices, it utilizes aromatic spices that are added near the end of the cooking to add a fresh breath of air to the food.

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    Have your eggplant and potato cakes warm and ready to go, as the scallops take only 8 minutes to cook.

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    Feel free to serve the scallops with a nice mango chutney or your favorite curried vegetable recipe.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Jennie; 15 April 2008. www.fareshare.net