Red Vegetable Curry Recipes

RED VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large enameled cast iron pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute until nearly softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add in garlic, ginger and jalapeno and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the curry paste, curry powder, and cumin. Season with salt to taste and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in 1/4 cup water. Transfer curry mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in same pot over medium heat. Add curry mixture and cook 1 minute.
• Add the garbanzo beans, cauliflower, and bell pepper and toss to coat with curry mixture.
• Stir in vegetable broth, tomato sauce, and coconut milk. Season with salt to taste and bring to a light boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally (original recipe lists simmer covered for 30 and uncovered for 15, but I prefer a slightly thicker consistency).
• Serve warm over basmati rice, topped with green onions and plenty of cilantro.

THAI RED CURRY WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and brown sugar to a boil.
• Add the vegetables and bamboo shoots, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minute, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

VEGETARIAN THAI RED CURRY

Steps:

• Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid. Cut tofu into cubes.
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add tofu and saute, stirring occasionally, until nicely colored on all sides and moisture has cooked off, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and curry paste in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add onion; boil for 3 minutes.
• Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are nearly cooked, about 8 minutes. Add zucchini and bell peppers; simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup more water if curry is too thick.
• Cut bamboo shoots in half and discard any tough ends. Add to the curry with the basil. Add brown sugar and lime juice; taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in tofu.

VEGGIE THAI RED CURRY

Steps:

• Whizz the paste ingredients in a food processor. Marinate the tofu in 2 tbsp soy sauce, juice 1 lime and the chopped chilli.
• Heat half the oil in a large pan. Add 3-4 tbsp paste and fry for 2 mins. Stir in the coconut milk with 100ml water, the courgette, aubergine and pepper and cook for 10 mins until almost tender.
• Drain the tofu, pat dry, then fry in the remaining oil in a small pan until golden.
• Add the mushrooms, sugar snaps and most of the basil to the curry, then season with the sugar, remaining lime juice and soy sauce. Cook for 4 mins until the mushrooms are tender, then add the tofu and heat through. Scatter with sliced chilli and basil and serve with jasmine rice.