Published: June 11, 2008 10:31 am            

Farmers' Market 06-11-08

Blueberries are coming June 21. Tomatoes are starting to trickle in, and the green beans are here.

Items to look forward to are asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, kohlrabi, new potatoes, onions, squash, Swiss chard and turnips.

There will be fresh herbs, potted herbs and other bedding plants, along with beautiful cut and potted flowers, lavender items, lotions and soaps, fresh eggs, bison meat, Southwest cuisine, soups, breads and more.

Stillwater Farmers’ Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 29 in Strickland Park, 309 N. Main.

Chickpeas and Cauliflower

This is a spicy melody of chickpeas and cauliflower.

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons mustard seed

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1/2 head of a large cauliflower or one small head, cut into florets

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Pinch of ground cloves

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon honey

Grated rind and juice of 1 small orange

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Spray wok (or large skillet) with cooking spray. Add mustard seed and heat until mustard seeds start to pop. Wok should be very hot for this.

Turn heat down and add cumin seed. Add oil and onion. Stir fry until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add cauliflower and stir fry for another 2 minutes; stir in coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, cinnamon and cloves.

Stir fry for 1 more minute. Cover and steam for 3 minutes.

Uncover wok. Add chickpeas and liquid, tomatoes and honey. Stir to combine, then add grated orange rind and juice.

Stir well and lower heat. Simmer just to blend flavors for 5-10 minutes. Taste and season with pepper and if necessary, additional salt.

Add chopped cilantro, stir once and serve hot.

Note: You can use Garam masala seasoning in place of the cumin, pepper, cloves, cinnamon and coriander. This can be found in any Asian market.

Adapted from Passionate Vegetarian by Crescent Dragonwagon. Submitted by Jacqui Savage, Jacqui Herbs Naturally.

        

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