Coconut Vegetable Curry
A fragrant, creamy, and vibrant plant-based curry that brings the comforting flavors of Southeast Asia right to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons coconut oil
- •1 large yellow onion, diced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •2 tablespoons red curry paste (ensure vegan/kosher certified)
- •1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
- •2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- •1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- •1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- •1 cup vegetable broth
- •1 cup frozen peas
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- •1 tablespoon lime juice
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, then stir in the garlic and ginger for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the red curry paste to the pan and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and release their oils.
- 4
Add the sweet potato, carrots, and cauliflower to the pot, stirring to coat the vegetables thoroughly in the curry paste.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Stir in the frozen peas and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
- 7
Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lime juice, and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- 8
Serve hot over steamed basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra protein, add a block of cubed firm tofu or a can of chickpeas along with the vegetables.
- If you prefer a thinner curry, add an extra splash of vegetable broth at the end.
- This curry stores beautifully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished curry should have a rich, velvety golden sauce that coats the tender vegetables, offering a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and bright citrus notes.