A Caribbean Roti Recipe For Vegetarians
Pemos West Indian Restaurant
Camps, Nevis – West Indies
April 11, 2009
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup peanut oil
2 Small zucchinis, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
2 Peeled medium all purpose potatoes, cooked and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
4 Scallions (green onions) cut into thin rings
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper minced finely
1/2 cup baby peas
1/2 cup baby sweet corn
1 1/2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
4 Cups baby spinach
2 Tablespoons water
1/4 Cup plain yoghurt
Zest of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 roti breads, warmed
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish another nice garnish is Mango Chutney
Cooking Method:
In a large, deep skillet, heat the penaut oil. Add the zucchini,potatoes, scallions and pepper and season with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Add the peas, sweetcorn and curry and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the tomato and spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the tomato is just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the water and lime zest and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the skillet. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and stir in the yoghurt. Stuff the roti bread with the vegetables, garnish with the cilantro sprigs or Mango Chutney and serve immediately.