Aarti Sequeira's Hot Dogs a la Rose

So Tina has gathered all the ingredients for Rachael Ray’s tortilla soup recipe and is planning on making it today. Looking forward to that. We’ll definitely let you know how that turns out. Meanwhile, check out this cool recipe for Hot Dogs a la Rose from Food Network star Aarti Sequeira, star of “Aarti Party,” which showcases Indian fusion food. This looked amazing on the flat screen and promises to be a flavor fest in real life.

Anyway, Tina was looking for a creative way to use some of the Nathan’s Beef Franks we have left from the heavily discounted three-pack we bought on sale at Costco. If you’re looking for something tasty that’s a little out of the ordinary, try this. We certainly will. Pair this with a six-pack of Corona Light, one of our favorite choices.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 handful shredded carrots, optional
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 (12 oz.) package hot dogs, sliced about 1/16-inch thick (recommended: Hebrew National or Nathan's)
• 1/4 cup water, if necessary
• Handful cilantro leaves, minced

Directions

Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, until shimmering.

Add the onions, garlic, ginger and carrots, if using, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Saute until onions are softened and slightly brown around the edges (takes about 5 minutes).

Add the turmeric, garam masala and paprika, quickly stirring for about 20 seconds to keep the spices from burning.

Stir in the tomatoes and ketchup, and taste for seasoning; add more salt and pepper, if needed.

Add hot dog rounds, stirring to cover them with the tomato mixture. Add 1/4 cup water if the mixture is too dry. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat 15 minutes.

Taste and season accordingly. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Serve and enjoy.

Top image courtesy of meggoesnomnom.com. Left image courtesy of Food Network, and bottom image comes from hulahangout.com.