Description
A comforting coconut korma sauce rich with fresh vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 medium onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 1 green chile (or cayenne for extra heat)
- 1/2 head small cauliflower (chopped into florets)
- 1 medium potato (cubed)
- 1/2 to 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup peas
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp each ground cardamom and cinnamon
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A dash of black pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar or sweetener (optional)
- 1 cup water or coconut milk
Instructions
- Blend together onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chile, fennel seeds, and shredded coconut, adding just enough water to ensure a smooth consistency. Blend for one minute, let it rest for five minutes, then blend again.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bay leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground spices (turmeric, garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, paprika) to the skillet, mix for a minute, then add the blended mixture.
- Season with salt and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and aromatic.
- Add chopped vegetables and cooked chickpeas, pour in water or coconut milk, cover, and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
- Stir in peas during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust with coconut milk or cashew cream if desired.
- Garnish with roasted cashews, fresh cilantro, garam masala, and serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time, and the flavors develop as it sits. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie kurma, coconut korma, vegetarian curry, Indian cuisine, healthy meals
