Pin A vibrant budget-friendly plant-based curry featuring colorful frozen vegetables simmered in creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights when you crave something flavorful yet easy.
I first tried this veggie coconut curry on a chilly evening when I needed dinner in a hurry using pantry staples. The flavors came together beautifully and it became an instant staple in my kitchen.
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Ingredients
- Mixed frozen vegetables: 500 g (about 4 cups) such as carrots peas green beans corn cauliflower broccoli
- Onion: 1 medium diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon grated
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk: 400 ml (1 can full-fat preferred)
- Canned diced tomatoes: 200 g (about 1 cup)
- Water: 120 ml (½ cup)
- Curry powder: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric: ½ teaspoon
- Chili flakes (optional): ½ teaspoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Fresh cilantro: 2 tablespoons chopped
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
- Cooked rice or naan (optional): for serving
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Instructions
- Cook onion:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add aromatics:
- Add garlic and ginger sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast spices:
- Stir in curry powder cumin coriander turmeric and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add vegetables and tomatoes:
- Add frozen vegetables and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add liquids and simmer:
- Pour in coconut milk and water. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer cover and cook for 15–18 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender and curry has thickened.
- Finish:
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve:
- Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro alongside rice or naan if desired.
Pin Sharing this curry is always a hit with family because everyone enjoys customizing their bowl with extra cilantro or fresh lime juice at the table.
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Required Tools
Large saucepan or deep skillet chefs knife and cutting board wooden spoon or spatula measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains coconut gluten-free ensure packaged ingredients (like curry powder) are certified gluten-free always double-check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 295 Total Fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Protein: 6 g
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This veggie coconut curry delivers a satisfying dinner that is full of flavor and color. It's fuss-free and sure to become a staple for busy nights.
