I don’t know for you, but when I am tired and don’t feel like cooking but still want something healthy, stews and curries are my go to food. Coconut milk based stews are so indulgent and flavourful ! And then they are sooo easy to make and twist. Once you have the base (onions, garlic, ginger, a few spices and lots of coconut milk :)) you just have to throw in there different veggies, a protein source like tofu or beans, some herbs and let it simmer, right ? And the magic of these is that they taste even better the next day, so make more and keep in the fridge of freeze for those lazy days ! My kids love them with naan of buckwheat pancakes to dip the sauce. Quinoa, millet or red rice are also super great to eat with them with and make a complete and nutritious meal. My super basic recipe below in case you don’t have already yours or want to revamp it a little. Happy cooking !
Ingredients
1,2 kg veggies: I would usually used pumpkin or sweet potato cut in dices, brocoli and or cauliflower florets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, or even some potatoes
250 g protein: either chickpeas, or pat dried firm tofu cut in cubes
3 handfuls fresh green leaves preferably organic
2,5 tbsp coconut oil
2 medium red onions minced
4 fat garlic cloves crushed
5 cm grated fresh ginger (don’t hesitate to put more if your love ginger like me 🙂
800 ml canned coconut milk
3 tbsp lemon juice + 0,5 tbsp lemon zest
1,5 tsp ground turmeric , 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste), cracked pepper, pinch of chili flakes (optional).
To serve: thai basil or fresh coriander, roasted cashews or pepitas, toasted coconut flakes
Directions
Add your coconut oil to a large sauce pan on medium heat.
Once hot, add your onions and leave to saute for 6/9 min until translucents
Add your garlic and ginger and saute for 1 min
Add your spices, stir and cook for a few minutes
Add the starchy vegetables to your pan if using any (potatoes, pumpkin, …) and sauté for 10 min
Add your other veggies, and protein source, sauté for 2 min, then add the coconut milk and cook for 10/15 min (starchy veggies should be cooked but not mushy:)
Finish, by adding your green leave and, lemon juice. Taste and add more salt, pepper, lemon or even spices if needed. Add your fresh herbs, some roasted nuts or seeds and serve !
Curries are one of the most comforting food for me. Don’t you think ? And being vegan most of the time, they are one of the easiest one pot dishes I love to make and share with friends or family to show them how delicious vegan healthy food can be 🙂 This one is a regular at our place, I sometimes change the sweet potatoes for carrots and / or pumpkins. Same for the greens, replace spinach with collard greens or even kale, and if you don’t have thai asparagus, omit them and just replace with snap peas or super fine green beans. From a nutrition stand point it is a very well balanced meal, rich in fibers, leafy greens, good fats. To increase proteins and limit carbs, ensure you use brown rice or quinoa as a side and add some beans if you want to load it with more proteins.
Hope you’ll like it.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Instructions
Rain on the menu again 🙂
A good excuse to cook a comforting curry !
It is amazing how versatile veggies can be. Trust me if you try this recipe which features many ingredients I have already combined in other curry recipes I have shared, you will get something very different from the previous ones !
Also, by changing the sides you eat it with, you can make it healthier (green leaves, salad option), comforting (naan, flat breads, ..), richer in fibers or protein (red or brown rice, quinoa, frekkeh..).
Who said vegan food was dull ??? !!
Try the recipe by following the link below and share your thoughts with me 🙂
I have enjoyed so much French and mediterranean food while on Holidays.. I had almost forgotten I how much I love Asian food.
An today we were all craving for a curry type of dish. I didn’t have much fresh veggies in my fridge so I did this easy dahl recipe that requires really basic staples you will surely have in your cupboards.
If you want to invite the sun on your table and enjoy a comforting easy to make hearty healthy curry, give it a try.
Recipe in the link below.