Keralan vegetable curry

This vegetarian curry brings together classic flavours of south-west India, including freshly grated coconut and green chilli
COOK TIME
55
minutes

Ingredients

  • 1kg mix of vegetables including aubergine, carrot, okra, plantain, potato and squash, prepared appropriately and cut into chunks
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 5 small green chillies, 4 chopped, 1 left whole but split lengthways
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 200g/7oz freshly grated coconut
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 150ml plain yogurt


  • Preparation
  • Place all the vegetables in a saucepan and cover with 500ml water. Add the turmeric and a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20-25 mins until tender.
  • Meanwhile, blend 4 chillies, the cumin, coriander, half the coconut, the onion and some seasoning in a food processor.
  • When the vegetables are tender, add the paste, curry leaves and remaining chilli and simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the yogurt and very gently simmer for 1 min. Scatter with remaining coconut and serve.

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