Vegetable curry : A vegan recipe with warming spices and vegetables

This vegan vegetable curry recipe is sure to brighten up any mealtime with its tasty combination of warming spices and vegetables, including aubergine (eggplant), courgette (zucchini), spinach and peas. Allow this to bubble away on your hob, it makes a delicious weekend curry or midweek meal when you need a boost of colour.

Ingredients

Serves Four

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
5cm piece ginger, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 heaped tsp ground cumin
1 heaped tsp ground coriander
1 heaped tsp ground turmeric
1 aubergine (eggplant), chopped into 1cm pieces
400g tin chopped tomatoes
200ml vegan-friendly hot vegetable stock
1 courgette (zucchini), chopped into 1 cm pieces
300g basmati rice / I would use the lower carb alternative cauliflower rice
100g spinach
150g peas (fresh or defrosted if frozen)
chopped fresh coriander, to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 7 mins until starting to soften. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 3 mins then stir in the chilli and dried spices. Season, then cook for 1 min.

2. Add the aubergine (eggplant) along with the chopped tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 10 mins. Add the courgette (zucchini) and cook for 25 mins, taking the lid off for the final 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook your choice of rice.
4. Once the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are tender, stir through the spinach and peas. Allow to heat through for 3-4 mins so that the spinach has wilted and the peas are tender.
5. Season to taste, then serve with the cooked rice and a scattering of coriander.

Tip

If you prefer your curry less spicy just de-seed the chilli before chopping.

From original idea here

~ wishing you a happy day ~

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan