Description
Vegetable Curry is a vibrant, flavorful, and comforting dish packed with nutritious vegetables and warming spices, enriched with creamy coconut milk. Perfect served with rice or naan for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cumin and mustard seeds, letting them pop for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and chili powder.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, cauliflower, and green beans; cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Add vegetable broth or water and mix well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with cooked rice or naan.
Notes
Add chickpeas or tofu for extra protein.
Substitute vegetables with seasonal favorites or what you have on hand.
Adjust chili powder for more or less heat.
Stir in fresh spinach or kale near the end for extra greens.
Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
Keep leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave until heated through.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
