Ingredients

  • 1 -2 tablespoon oil
  • 7 ounces diced onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, deseeded and chopped (yellow, orange or red will serve, don't use green)
  • 2 -4 ounces carrots
  • 14 teaspoon celery seed
  • 12-1 teaspoon paprika or 12-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 -6 curry leaves or 1 -2 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk or 2 cups cream
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb bay scallop (thawed, if originally frozen)

Method

  • Saute onions, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, celery seed and paprika in oil over medium heat for 2-5 minutes.
  • Add water and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Spoon vegetables into a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add the cooking liquid and process until combined.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute curry leaves (or bay leaves) one minute.
  • Add flour and stir into butter until well combined (no clumps).
  • Add milk.
  • Add pureed vegetables to the saucepan.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add scallops and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove curry/bay leaves, if desired.
  • Serve hot.