Vegetable curry

There are many different types of vegetable curry recipes from all over the world. Each region has its own unique twist on the classic dish.

The first known vegetable curry recipe comes from India. This dish was made with a variety of different spices, including turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The vegetables were usually cooked in a mixture of oil and water.

Over time, the curry recipes from India spread to other parts of Asia and the world. In Thailand, curries are often made with coconut milk, which gives them a richer flavor. In Japan, curries are often made with a variety of different vegetables, including eggplant, mushrooms, and potatoes.

Advice

When making a vegetable curry, it's important to select the right ingredients and take the time to prepare them properly. Start by cutting your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and sautéing them in oil until they are lightly browned. Next, add your spices, such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder to the vegetables and let them cook for a few minutes. Finally, add your chosen vegetables to the curry along with some coconut milk and simmer the mixture until the vegetables are cooked through. Make sure to taste the curry as you cook it and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Additionally, feel free to experiment with different spices and vegetables to create a unique flavor.

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Recipes

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Winter Vegetable Curry

  • apple raita
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • basmati rice
  • chickpea
  • parsnip
  • ginger
  • onion
  • potato
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • turmeric
  • cayenne pepper
  • delicata squash
  • cauliflower
  • tomato paste
  • sesame oil
  • hot red asian chile
  • garlic
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Indian Coconut Vegetable Curry

  • coconut milk
  • green bean
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • ginger
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • curry powder
  • carrot
  • jalapeño
  • cauliflower
  • coriander
  • salt
  • turmeric powder
  • garlic
  • brown rice
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Vegetable Curry

  • all spice powder
  • cumin powder
  • nutmeg powder
  • pepper
  • onion
  • red capsicum bell pepper
  • red chilli cayenne pepper
  • zucchini
  • smoked paprika
  • cilantro
  • chicken broth
  • cauliflower
  • sweet potato
  • curry powder
  • thyme
  • spinach
  • garlic
  • oil
  • pea
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato
  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • white rice
  • yoghurt
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Mixed Vegetable Curry

  • ginger
  • onion
  • vegetable
  • garam masala
  • cumin
  • red chili powder
  • coriander
  • yogurt
  • turmeric
  • coriander
  • green chile
  • tomato
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Thai Vegetable Curry

  • chicken broth
  • potato
  • broccoli
  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • onion
  • thai green curry paste
  • tomato
  • oil
  • soy sauce
  • lime juice
  • coconut milk
  • bamboo shoot
  • basil
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Balinese Vegetable Curry with Fried Rice: Nasi Goreng

  • fried shallot
  • grapeseed oil
  • nasi goreng
  • peanut oil
  • peanut oil
  • preheat fryer
  • salt
  • cauliflower
  • coconut milk
  • haricot vert
  • yellow
  • shallot
  • vegetable stock
  • coriander
  • ginger
  • lemongrass
  • tomato paste
  • turmeric powder
  • thai bird chile
  • shrimp paste
  • lemongrass
  • macadamia nut
  • rice flour
  • shallot
  • cilantro
  • sambal oelek
  • balinese red rice
  • jasmine
  • yellow
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • naturally soy sauce
  • tamarind pulp
  • chayote
  • thai bird chile
  • kaffir lime
  • garlic
  • egg
  • shallot
  • salt
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Vegetable Curry

  • ginger
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • light brown sugar
  • carrot
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • yellow bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • lime
  • water
  • coconut milk
  • red curry paste
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • rice
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Swahili Vegetable Curry

  • cinnamon
  • coconut
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • corn
  • tomato
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • black peppercorn
  • potato
  • cauliflower
  • cumin seed
  • garam masala
  • turmeric
  • yellow mustard seed
  • coconut milk
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • green bean
  • okra
  • mace
  • coriander seed
  • carrot
  • curry
  • clove
  • asian eggplant
  • red chile
  • salt
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Vegetable Curry

  • jasmine rice
  • green bean
  • peanut oil
  • green cabbage
  • salt
  • coconut milk
  • sugar
  • galangal
  • shrimp paste
  • turmeric
  • tofu
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • chiles de arbol
  • candlenut
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Vegetable Curry

  • cauliflower
  • spinach
  • all purpose flour
  • coconut milk
  • chickpea
  • green apple
  • onion
  • curry powder
  • ginger
  • potato
  • garlic
  • clarified butter
  • shallot
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Winter Vegetable Curry

  • butternut squash
  • red curry paste
  • lite coconut milk
  • sweet pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • parsnip
  • white
  • carrot
  • white rice
  • grape tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
coconut milk
ginger
cauliflower
carrot
zucchini
shallot
cilantro
potato
turmeric
green bean
vegetable oil
coriander
tomato
tomato paste
curry powder
oil
red curry paste
peanut oil
basmati rice
chickpea
parsnip
coriander seed
cumin seed
cayenne pepper
cumin
turmeric powder
chicken broth
spinach
white rice
lime
garam masala
soy sauce
yellow
lemongrass
thai bird chile
shrimp paste
bell pepper
apple raita
delicata squash
sesame oil
hot red asian chile
jalapeño
brown rice
all spice powder
cumin powder
nutmeg powder
pepper
red capsicum bell pepper
red chilli cayenne pepper
smoked paprika
sweet potato
thyme
pea
yoghurt
japanese eggplant
virgin coconut oil
vegetable
red chili powder
yogurt
green chile
indian sauce
broccoli
brown sugar
thai green curry paste
lime juice
bamboo shoot
basil
fried shallot
grapeseed oil
nasi goreng
preheat fryer
haricot vert
vegetable stock
macadamia nut
rice flour
sambal oelek
balinese red rice
jasmine
naturally soy sauce
tamarind pulp
chayote
kaffir lime
egg
olive oil
light brown sugar
yellow bell pepper
water
green onion
rice
cinnamon
coconut
bay leaf
corn
black peppercorn
yellow mustard seed
okra
mace
curry
clove
asian eggplant
red chile
jasmine rice
green cabbage
sugar
galangal
tofu
chiles de arbol
candlenut
all purpose flour
green apple
clarified butter
butternut squash
lite coconut milk
sweet pepper
white
grape tomato
red pepper flake

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • onion 54%
  • salt 54%

Rarey Ingredients

  • onion 54%
  • salt 54%