A warming vegetable curry is the perfect way to make the most of winter produce. Packed with colourful vegetables and a gently spiced coconut curry sauce, this hearty dish is filling, budget-friendly and ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it with rice, naan or roti for a comforting family meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 300g butternut, cubed
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400ml coconut milk
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for serving
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add the curry powder, cumin and turmeric.
Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the carrots, potatoes, butternut and red pepper.
Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Step 4
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk and vegetable stock.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Step 6
Stir in the peas and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Serve topped with fresh coriander.
Variations
Chickpea Curry
Add a drained tin of chickpeas for extra protein.
Sweet Potato Curry
Replace the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavour.
Spinach Curry
Stir through two handfuls of baby spinach just before serving.
Tips
- Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the curry powder to suit your family's preferred spice level.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Freeze portions for quick future meals.
Conclusion
This winter vegetable curry is rich, comforting and packed with wholesome ingredients. It's a simple meal that delivers plenty of flavour while making the most of seasonal vegetables.
