VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY
This immune boosting, anti-inflammatory recipe offers a nutritious blend of medicinal spices to warm the body & support cellular strength. The absence of garlic & onion make this dish sattvic and gentle on digestion. It's a fun recipe to mix and match your favorite veggies, proteins, and grains, plus optional fresh herbs to take your dish to the next level. Play around to personalize this hearty & health enhancing dish !
INGREDIENTS :::
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
½-1 teaspoon curry powder
½-1 teaspoon cayenne *optional
1 – 1.5 teaspoons himalayan sea salt
1-2 cans unsweetened (organic, no guar gum) coconut milk
1/4th cup of water – more or less-depending on how creamy you like it!!
1 Tbsp raw, organic honey
A few splashes of coconut aminos
PLUS - Any seasonal veggies you want!!
OPTIONAL :::
*add chick peas, tempeh or plant/animal protein of your choice (cook separately, then combine)
*serve over brown or basmati rice, soba or rice noodles
* Add fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, or lemongrass
METHOD :::
1. Warm coconut oil in a large pot
2. Add spices and heat on low until aromatic but not burnt – 30 seconds or so & then remove from heat.
3. Add dense veggies like root vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery first
4. Then, Sauté for a few minutes with spices on low heat stirring to combine
5. Add coconut milk, then water & bring to a boil – roughly 7-10 mins
6. Then, add veggies like broccoli, kale, bok choy – anything you like - Cook for roughly 4 mins
7. Add a few splashes of coconut aminos + 1 heaping tablespoon of raw honey, mix to combine
8. In a separate pans – cook protein & grains of choice until just cooked – add to curry mixture, serve & enjoy !