Roast Kumara

900kg kumara Rubies, quartered length ways
2 T olive oil
1 T curry powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt

Dressing

½ cup coconut yoghurt
1 T lime or lemon juice
2 tsp tamarind paste – available at supermarket or Asian grocer
2 T chopped coriander
½ tsp salt

Toppings

½ cup coriander leaves

½ cup cashews – toasted and salted

Roast Kumara

Preheat oven to 220 °C.

In a baking dish toss the quartered kumara rubies in the oil, curry powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Roast in the oven for about 20 – 25 minutes, or until the kumara is caramelised and tender.

Dressing

Blend or mix all ingredients together, and set aside.

Salad

Place the roast kumara on a serving plate. Drizzle over the dressing and top with the cashews and coriander leaves.

Serves 4