Description
Make this simple Indian-inspired mixed vegetable curry. It's perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those on a low-calorie diet.
Ingredients
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- 30g (1oz) cashew nuts
- 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 5cm (2 in) fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
- 1 green chilli, washed and finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, washed and chopped
- 15ml (1 tbsp) ground coriander
- 15ml (1 tbsp) ground cumin
- 5ml (1 tsp) ground turmeric
- 5ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 300g (3/4lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
- 150g (5oz) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 150g (5 oz) green beans, washed and chopped
- 150g (1 cup) peas
- 15ml (1 tbsp) garam masala
- 125ml (1/2 cup) coconut cream
- 60ml (4 tbsp) cilantro, washed and chopped
Instructions
- Cover the cashew nuts with water and let them soak while you cook the dish.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
- Gently fry the onions for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and tomatoes and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the tomato has melted.
- Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Stir the gravy.
- Please the potato, cauliflower, carrots and green beans in the gravy. Give it a stir, place the lid on pot and let the curry gently cook for 15 minutes. Check on the curry and add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
- Blend the cashew nuts, along with the water, in a food processor until smooth.
- Add the peas, garam masala, cream and cashew paste to the vegetables. Stir and cover again, letting it slowly cook for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
- Serve with your favourite Indian accompaniments such as basmati rice and roti. Enjoy!
Notes
- In this recipe I used frozen peas, which I thawed first.
- If you're not vegan, you can use single cream instead of coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Curry
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: mixed vegetable curry, indian mixed vegetable curry recipe,