Creamy Vegetable Curry
A rich and flavorful vegetable curry simmered in a creamy coconut sauce with aromatic spices. This hearty vegetarian dish is both comforting and nutritious, perfect for a satisfying meat-free dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 medium potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 head cauliflower (small head), cut into small florets
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can coconut milk (14 oz cans, full-fat)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
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1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add 1 diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
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Add 2 medium peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potato, 1 head cut into small florets cauliflower (small head), and 2 diced carrots. Stir to coat with the spices.
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Pour in 1 can coconut milk (14 oz cans, full-fat) and 1 cup vegetable broth. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste until well combined.
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Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
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Add 1 diced (any color) bell pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
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Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
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Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste.
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Stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice.
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Serve over 2 cups for serving cooked rice, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro.