Stewed-Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1 celery rib
• 1 medium onion (1 cup)
• 1 well-seasoned ridged grill pan
• 2 pounds tomatoes
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 3 large slices sourdough
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
  • ½ Italian frying pepper
  • 3 teaspoons dark brown sugar

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, bay leaves, and cloves, stirring, until garlic is golden, 35 to 40 seconds. Remove from heat, then transfer garlic, bay leaves, and cloves with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve all...

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