Vegetable curry

Name: Vegetable curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Potatoes 1.3 lbs; Carrots to be cleaned 14 oz; Spinach Approx. 10 3/4 cups (based on ~30 g per cup of raw spinach); rounded for readability. 10.8 cups; Peas 1.6 cups; Leeks to be cleaned 9.2 oz; Coconut milk 3.3 cups; Fresh ginger 3.5 oz; Tomato paste 5.3 tbsp; Garlic 0.7 oz; Curry 3 tbsp; Fresh chili pepper 0.4 oz; Parsley to taste; Lime juice 1; Extra virgin olive oil 9 tbsp; Fine salt to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
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PRESENTATION

Vegetable curry—a staple in so many Asian kitchens—really hits the spot, and it’s easy to see why. I mean, this easy vegetable curry mixes a creamy coconut milk blend with zesty ginger, fresh garlic, and that spicy kick from chili peppers. Super tasty. You can toss in whatever veggies you've got—think carrots, bell peppers, cauliflower, or sweet potatoes. Seasonal produce? Yes, please! Each time you make it, the dish feels fresh and just a bit different. Seriously good. The base gets so rich and fragrant as it cooks, and letting it sit before digging in lets the flavors really meld. Thing is, many swear it tastes even better the next day—everything's soaked up all those good spices. Pair it with warm basmati rice for a meal that's filling and, well, pretty healthy.

Here's the deal: regional twists give this homemade vegetable curry another layer of interest. Some areas go for a lighter sauce with lemongrass or fresh herbs. And look, others go for that deeper, almost golden color with turmeric or extra chili powder. For a hearty vegetarian curry option, add tofu or chickpeas—can't go wrong. And the sauce? Some even add their own spin with meat or fish, but the veggie version always has that nice tender bite. So... This dish comes together quickly, perfect for busy nights when you want something that smells amazing and feels homemade. Also, great to share with friends or family. Seriously, everyone can scoop big spoonfuls over rice for that comfort food vibe. Plus—making a healthy vegetable curry at home lets you control what goes in—get all the flavor without the heavy stuff. It's a dish for any night—simple, flexible, and always moist and flavorful. Really, a go-to for many households.

How to prepare Vegetable curry

To prepare the vegetable curry, first peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes about 3/8–1/2 in 1. Do the same with the carrots 2, then cut the leek on the diagonal into rounds 3.

Remove the seeds from the chili pepper 4 and finely chop it. Peel and finely chop the ginger as well 5. Remove the inner germ from the garlic clove and finely chop that too 6.

In a large pan heat the oil with the garlic, ginger and chili 7 and let them sauté over low heat for a couple of minutes. Flavor with the tomato paste 8 and stir well, then season with the curry 9.

Add the leek as well 10 and continue to cook over low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring often to soften it 11. At this point add the potatoes 12.

Also add the carrots 13, stir and season with salt 14. Cover with the lid 15 and cook gently for about 20 minutes.

Occasionally stir and add a little water 16. After 20 minutes, add the peas 17 and the coconut milk 18.

Also incorporate the spinach 19, stir and wait for the mixture to return to a simmer, then cover again with the lid 20 and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. With the heat off, brighten everything with the lime juice 21.

Season with chopped parsley 22, mix well 23 and let rest for a few minutes. Your vegetable curry is ready to be served, accompanied by basmati rice 34!