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.
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
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.
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
Pin 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.