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Creamy Coconut Curry

Creamy Coconut Curry

Discover the ultimate comfort dish with our Creamy Coconut Curry recipe. Packed with vibrant flavors and ready in 40 minutes, it’s a must-try for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium zucchini, washed and sliced into 1 cm rounds
  • 400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Grater (optional for lime zest)

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste and turmeric, and cook for another minute.
  3. Toss in the carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini, and stir everything together, cooking for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and add the chickpeas, stirring well to combine.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and honey if desired, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread, and optionally garnish with crushed peanuts and extra cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together; perfect for meal prep.
Feel free to customize with different vegetables like broccoli or spinach, and adjust the spice level to your liking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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