What is the secret to curry?

Slow-cooking your curry can make all the difference. Since onions form the base of most curries, getting them right is crucial. Anjum Anand suggests cooking them slowly, until soft, then increasing the heat to colour them. 'The deeper their colour, the more flavour,' says.

What vegetables to put in curry?

The curry base is made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder and garam masala. I prefer to go with potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, corn and bell peppers . Though you can use other veggies like baby corn, sweet potato and broccoli, the curry will have different flavors.

What are the 4 C's of curry?

Note: The ingredients in the Master Recipes are completely interchangeable, depending on what result you're looking for. The whole spice combination ( cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, and bay leaf ) can be abbreviated to cinnamon and cloves or to cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, if you like.

How do restaurants make curry so creamy?

As we've mentioned, some Indian dishes use a cream-based curry sauce. Usually using a cream is combined with other thickening and flavour-adding ingredients, such as carmelized onions blended into a paste (or simply minced and clarified) .

What can I add to curry to make it taste better?

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric . Just make a quick tempering and pour over the curry to give it a nice punch of spices and herbs.

What makes a perfect curry?

Sizzle your spice: Kick off your curry by heating whole spices in hot oil to unleash their flavor. Choose from cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and seeds for the perfect base to your dish. Fresh spices are the best choice and will keep for longer in the freezer.

What makes curry special?

It's heavily spiced and is never lacking in taste . Curry can be mild or it can pack some serious heat, depending on your personal preference and tolerance for spicy food. Curry is one of the most famous meals in Indian cuisine and never disappoints, especially if you have time and make some homemade.

What is the secret to Thai curry?

The secret to making amazing Thai curries is to use plenty of aromatics , like onion, ginger and garlic. Choose full-fat coconut milk for its richness (you won't regret it!). Stirring in just a little bit of rice vinegar and sugar adds tons of complexity.

What ingredient gives curry its flavor?

A curry mix has a warm, robust spicy taste as a result of combining roasted and grounded coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin and chili peppers . Other spices commonly found within the blend are fenugreek, clove, mustard, black pepper, nutmeg or ginger.

15 Cozy Vegan Curry Recipes (2024)

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LAST UPDATED: September 15, 2023 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 15, 2021

These vegan curry recipes are loaded with flavor, easy to make, and oh-so comforting! Perfect for everything from special occasions to weeknight dinners.

Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of curry with some rice? I think not! Curries are one of my favorite types of vegan meals. They're all about spices!

Curries come in many varieties, so don't make the mistake of thinking that these dishes simply involve curry powder. This collection involves Indian-inspired curries, Thai-inspired curries, curries seasoned with powder, curries seasoned with paste, coconut curries, and lots of other varieties. They're all delicious, and as an added bonus, generally pretty easy to make!

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Thai Butternut Squash Curry
Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry
Smoky Tofu, Plantain, and Peanut Butter Curry
Creamy Cauliflower Curry
Vegan Japanese Curry
Vegan Saag Paneer
Easy Sweet Potato Curry
Thai Lentil Curry with Cauliflower
Vegan Butter Chicken
Vegan Massaman Curry
Sweet Potato Caribbean Curry
Golden Spring Vegetable Thai Curry

Thai Butternut Squash Curry

With hearty kale, chickpeas, and sweet butternut squash, this delicious Thai-inspired curry is perfect when you're craving some stick-to-your-ribs comfort food!

Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry

If you like your curry with ALLLLLL the veggies, well this is the recipe for you! The recipe features potato, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, and green beans...but feel free to switch things up and use your favorites!

Smoky Tofu, Plantain, and Peanut Butter Curry

Have you cooked with plantains before? Well this hearty curry is great place to start! Their mild sweetness is perfect when teamed up with smoky tofu and a mouthwatering peanut butter sauce.

Creamy Cauliflower Curry

Vegan Japanese Curry

If you're looking for some serious comfort food, this vegan Japanese curry is where it's at! Made with fried tofu, veggies, and potatoes in a thick and rich sauce, this one is guaranteed to warm you up on chilly evenings!

Vegan Saag Paneer

Saag panner is an Indian classic made with cheese cubes in a creamy spinach sauce. This vegan version uses coconut milk in place of heavy cream, and tofu in place of cheese. You'll be amazed at how good it is!

Easy Sweet Potato Curry

Definitely hang onto this recipe for those busy weeknights! It's made with sweet potatoes, peas, and a handful of pantry staples It can be on the table in about 45 minutes.

Thai Lentil Curry with Cauliflower

Try this one for a different way to enjoy the flavors of Thai curry! It features hearty lentils and cauliflower in a spicy coconut sauce.

Vegan Butter Chicken

Is it even possible to create a vegan version of butter chicken that's as rich, delicious, and decadent as the real deal? You bet! You need to try this one to believe it!

Vegan Massaman Curry

With sweet potatoes, veggies, and tofu in a peanutty Thai coconut curry sauce, this is one seriously irresistible curry that you'll want to make again and again! Take a trip to the Asian market for some vegan massaman curry paste, or make it yourself!

Need to have dinner ready in a hurry? Make this curry! (←See what I did there?! HA!). This creamy black bean curry takes about 30 minutes to make from start to finish.

Sweet Potato Caribbean Curry

Fair warning: you're going to need LOTS of spices for this one. But also: it's SO worth it!

This is a great vegan curry to make when you've got an abundance of summer corn on hand — the mild sweetness goes so well with hearty chickpeas and cozy Indian spices!

Golden Spring Vegetable Thai Curry

This flavorful curry makes the most of spring produce, but feel free to make it any time of year — just substitute with veggies that are in season!

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