Vegan Curry Recipes

VEGAN CURRY

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a pot along with the minced ginger, crushed garlic, chopped onion, curry powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric and cayenne pepper. Sauté until the onions are softened.
• Add in the chopped sweet potatoes, tomato paste, canned chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock and coconut milk.
• Bring to a simmer and then cover the pot and leave to simmer until the potatoes are slightly softened and close to ready but not all the way cooked.
• Add in the broccoli and cauliflower florets and sliced zucchini and simmer until the veggies are al dente and the potatoes are soft and firm.
• Add in the baby spinach and coconut sugar and simmer until the spinach is just wilted.
• Serve with basmati rice and fresh chopped cilantro.

SPICY VEGAN POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, curry powder, garam masala, ginger, and salt; cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, peas, and potatoes. Pour in the coconut milk, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

30-MINUTE COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• If serving with coconut quinoa, begin by washing thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Add to a medium saucepan over medium heat and toast for 3 minutes. Add light coconut milk and 1/2 cup water (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is light, fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside until serving.
• In the meantime, heat a large saucepan or pot to medium heat and add coconut oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, broccoli and a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened - about 5 minutes.
• Add curry powder, cayenne (or chili pepper), veggie stock, coconut milk, another healthy pinch of salt and stir. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat slightly and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes.
• Add the snow peas and tomatoes in the last 5 minutes so they don't overcook.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added another pinch or two of salt.
• Serve over coconut quinoa (see other options below in notes) and garnish with fresh lemon juice and herbs.