Tikka masala curry poutine
Tikka masala curry poutine

Preparation time 15 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 30 mL (2 tbsp.) butter
  2. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 15 mL (2 tbsp.) fresh ginger, grated
  5. 10 mL (2 tsp.) red or yellow curry powder
  6. 30 mL (2 tbsp.) garam masala
  7. 1 mL (1/4 tsp.) each, salt and pepper
  8. 30 mL (2 tbsp.) tomato paste
  9. 1 can (398 mL/14 oz.) diced tomatoes
  10. 75 mL (⅓ cup) 35% MF whipping cream
  11. 900 g (1 bag) frozen French fries
  12. 1 mL (1/4 tsp.) garlic powder
  13. 1 mL (1/4 tsp.)ground cumin
  14. 30 mL (2 tbsp.) fresh cilantro, chopped
  15. 250 g (8 oz.) cheese curds or grated mozzarella

Directions

Serving suggestions

This recipe is courtesy of McCain.

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, and ginger, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly softened.
  2. Add curry powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes until spices become fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cream, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until sauce thickens. Keep warm.
  4. In the meantime, bake fries according to instructions on package.
  5. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder and cumin and toss with fries to coat.
  6. Divide fries equally in four bowls, add cheese, and pour curry and garam masala sauce over dish. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Chef’s secret

Serve with a dollop of tzatziki or plain yogurt if desired.
If you cannot find red curry powder, substitute 10 mL (2 tsp.) yellow curry powder, 5 mL (1 tsp.) paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Substitute fresh parsley or mint for cilantro if desired.

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