COCONUT-VEGETABLE CURRY

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Provided by Susan Feniger

Categories     Onion     Rice     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lime     Coconut     Curry     Eggplant     Okra     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetables:
5 tablespoons Clarified Butter , divided
12 pearl onions, blanched 1 minute,peeled
10 fresh okra pods
6 Indian eggplants (each about 3 inches long) or 4 Asian eggplants, trimmed, each quartered lengthwise
2 large carrots (about 10 ounces), peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick ovals
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored, cubed
Sauce:
5 tablespoons Clarified Butter
1 pound white onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or frozen curry leaves* (about 16 leaves)
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds**
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds***
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (preferably organic)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Basmati rice or Savory Semolina

Steps:

  • For vegetables:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and sauté until onions are just tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer onions to bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra; sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add okra to bowl with onions. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplants; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté eggplants until brown on cut surfaces and just tender, about 6 minutes. Add eggplant to onions. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add carrots. Sauté until carrots begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to blend; add to vegetable mixture in bowl. Reserve skillet for sauce.
  • For sauce:
  • Heat butter in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden, about 14 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, fenugreek, and cayenne; sauté 1 minute. Add vegetable mixture and 1 teaspoons salt. Add coconut milk and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until vegetables are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer curry to bowl. Serve over basmati rice or Savory Semolina.
  • *Also known as kari patta; available at Indian markets.
  • **Sold at specialty foods stores, Indian and Asian markets, and adrianascaravan.com. If unavailable, substitute brown mustard seeds.
  • ***Available at Indian and Middle Eastern markets.

PRESHIKA AVODIANUND
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I'm allergic to coconut. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute?


Bludoh Richard
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I'm new to cooking curry. Do you have any tips?


Allmir almirfeta
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I'm making this curry for dinner tonight. I'll let you know how it turns out!


Giavanni Cross
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This curry looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Syed Naveed
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Caurice Braxton
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Mardan Ustad
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★★★★★


Jui Aktar
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This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I will use less chili powder next time. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk gave the curry a creamy texture. Overall, I enjoyed this recipe and wou


Aaron Gipson
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and potatoes. The coconut milk gave the curry a creamy texture and the spices added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again!


Milo Bridger
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the vegetables were tender. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Mohammad Sofikul
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This curry was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the creamy coconut sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Jt Refhate
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This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I will use less chili powder next time. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk gave the curry a creamy texture. Overall, I enjoyed this recipe and wou


ASh ES
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I made this curry for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were complex and delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-mak


Naazneen Dawud
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and potatoes. The coconut milk gave the curry a creamy texture and the spices added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again!


Wande Surulwrw
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The curry was flavorful and the vegetables were tender. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I also liked added some cilantro on top for an extra pop of flavor.


Sohail aminzai
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This coconut vegetable curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the creamy coconut sauce. I will definitely be making this again.