Vegetable Packed Indian Cornbread Food

VEGETABLE CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or ovenproof baking dish and heat in the oven until the oil is piping hot, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt and baking soda. Add the okra, onion, corn, banana pepper and chiles and toss to coat. Set aside. In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine.
• Remove the heated skillet from the oven and pour the hot oil into the batter. Stir to combine, and then pour the batter back into the hot skillet. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Using a serrated knife, slice into wedges and serve warm.

CLASSIC CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
• Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil and buttermilk, then fold into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLE CHILI WITH CORNBREAD BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Toss the cauliflower, poblano and scallions with the vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Broil until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the biscuits: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Work the butter into the cornmeal mixture with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk and 1/3 cup cheese with a fork until combined.
• Remove the baking sheet from the broiler and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomato sauce, corn, vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the roasted vegetables and gently stir. Spoon the biscuit dough on top in 12 mounds, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Sprinkle the biscuits with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
• Bake until the chili starts bubbling and the biscuits are golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions.

GARDEN VEGETABLE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and honey until blended. Add to cornmeal mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in carrots and peppers., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

INDIAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients together and put in a buttered casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 40-45 minutes.

SPICY INDIAN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and generously grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 12-count muffin pan. (If using the cast iron skillet, make sure you place it in the oven and get it hot before you pour in the batter).
• Mix all the ingredients and pour batter into prepared pans.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes depending on how hot your oven gets.
• Cornbread with be super moist so do not over bake it!
• If you prefer crunchy cornbread, I suggest you bake this using the muffin pans.
• This is great with fried potatoes and pinto beans! Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN SKILLET CHILI TOPPED WITH CORNBREAD

Steps:

• For the chili: Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and a pinch of salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Remove the squash from the pan and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder (use less if you like milder chili) and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock, tomatoes, beans, sugar and cooked squash and bring to a simmer. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. (If the liquid reduces to less than three-quarters of the way up the sides of the squash, stir in a little water.) Stir in the baby spinach by the handful until all is incorporated and wilted.
• For the cornbread topping: Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, sour cream and egg together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and Cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chili, leaving space in between. (The batter will not completely cover the chili.)
• Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back when touched and the chili is hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes. Serve with more sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

VEGETABLE-PACKED INDIAN "CORNBREAD"

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk and cream of rice cereal n a large bowl and mix gently. Set aside for 2-4 hours. I've left it overnight and things turned out fine.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F.
• Add the vegetables, chickpea flour, chiles, coriander, salt and sugar to the coconut/rice mixture. Mix thoroughly.
• Stir in the baking soda and blend well.
• Distribute mixture into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake uncovered for 1 hour until vegetables are tender and muffins are lightly browned. Cover loosely with foil and bake about 15 minutes longer.
• Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then serve to surprised guests who will struggle to figure out what's in here. :)
• It's especially delicious served with tomato chutney. The original recipe recommends serving with caramelized onion and garlic shreds, toasted cashews and fresh basil, which would also be delicious.
• I'm sure you could bake this in a flat pan and it would come out great.