Veggie Curry

Serves:

Ingredients

1

onion(s) (finely chopped)

2

garlic cloves (finely chopped)

1

inch sized piece(s) of ginger

1

tsp

cayenne pepper

1

tsp

smoked paprika

2

tbsp

garam masala

1

tsp

ground cumin

1

tsp

ground coriander

2

tbsp

groundnut oil

2

tbsp

tomato puree

2

red chillies (finely chopped)

2

tbsp

ground almonds

400

g

chopped tomatoes

400

ml

coconut milk

500

g

jersey or new potatoes (cubed)

1

sweet potatoes (cubed)

0.5

butternut squashes

2

carrots (chopped into chunks)

0.5

cauliflowers (chopped into chunks)

500

g

runner or fine beans

0.5

bunches fresh coriander (finely chopped)

2.5

bunches fresh mint (finely chopped)

473

ml

water

Recipe submitted by: FoodCycle Westgate volunteers

Equipment needed: Hob, saucepans & blender/food processor

Method

  1. Parboil potatoes for 8-10 minutes and drain.

  2. Meanwhile make the curry paste by blending together the dried spices, with chillies, ground almonds, groundnut oil and tomato puree.

  3. Sweat onions, garlic and ginger in a large saucepan on low heat until soft then add the curry paste and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add chopped tomatoes, parboiled potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots and cauliflower and water and cook until tender then add coconut milk and simmer.

  5. Meanwhile, blanche beans in boiling water for a few minutes then drain and run under cold water to stop them cooking.

  6. Once the curry sauce has reduced by one third, turn off the heat and add the beans.

  7. Serve with basmati rice cooked in coconut milk, a few cherry tomatoes and garnish with the chopped herbs.

Top Tips:

Switch out the vegetables, to whatever you have in the cupboard (or in surplus).

Why not try adding Quorn pieces to the curry too? Simply add in from frozen for the last 15/20 minutes of the simmering time.

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Useful Conversions

1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp= 15 ml
1 serving of pasta = 1 standard full mug
4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

Remember: Cooking time varies based on the quantity of food you cook