Vegetable in Coconut Curry Sauce

Submitted by Debbwl

"Steamed vegetables folded into curried cocnut sauce."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower floret (4 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into half rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup peas, frozen
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 14 ounces coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• steamed rice

directions

1. Steam vegetables separately until al dente. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile heat in a medium pot oil and mustard seeds. When seeds start to pop add onion, garlic and crushed red pepper. Saute till translucent 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low add coriander, turmeric, curry powder, salt, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and cook on low for 3 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk and simmer (do not boil) for 2 minutes.
4. Fold in steamed vegetables and honey if using. Heat through about 3 to 5 minutes. (do not boil).
5. Serve over Rice.

Reviews

[magpie diner]

I actually timed the making of this dish from the moment I pressed 'go' on the rice cooker. In 35 minutes we were sitting down to eat! This is a great recipe, and as the other reviewers found, even though the list of spices may look long it comes together very easily. I saved some washing up by steaming the cauli & carrot in the steamer basket of the rice cooker. I was leary about steaming the veg separately, it's just not something I normally do - but it works out so nicely you should try it. The flavours in the curry are mild, but you can obviously heat that up as much as you like. For so-so curry fans, this is a nice light version, and very kid friendly. Thanks Debbwl - fantastic! Made during ZWT7.

 

[IngridH]

Wow. This was truly easy, even given the number of spices in the curry mix. I love cauliflower, but is can be kind of bland. This really wakes it up, and gives it a flavor worth looking forward to. A nice warm mix of spices, not crazy hot (although you can make it that way if you want), adds a lot of flavor to the cauliflower without actually masking it's own flavor. I'll definitely make again! Made for ZWT7- Emerald City Shakers

 

[Mindelicious]

The colors in this dish are beautiful! This came together very easily and there wasn't a chance to overcook the veggies - something I usually have a problem with :) My husband loved this even though he thought he wasn't a big fan of curry - he is so confused. Thanks for posting this one!! Made for Veg*n Swap 23!!

 

[Brooke the Cook in]

DH's favorite food was curry so I was really glad to find this all veggie curry recipe! Didn't have any mustard seeds so threw in a little ground mustard with the rest of the seasoning and used only 2t coriander because I was worried that 2T would be too much. And curry paste in place of powder because I think it has better 'punch.' Cinnamon is listed in the directions but no amount was given, so I added about 1/2t and that seemed to be a good amount. I steamed the veggies in the microwave for 7 minutes while I followed the rest of the recipe. Really flavorful - I'll be making again.

 

[Elmotoo]

This came out perfectly! I sauteed the peppers with the onions, etc. The flavors, textures, colors & seasonings were all spot-on! Thank you for a yummy dish! Made for Veggie Swap 11/09.