Veggie Curry

Quick Easy Vegetable Curry

Indian Curry Recipe, Full of Flavor, Texture and Color

From 'Not Just For Vegetarians, Delicious Homestyle Cooking, the Meatless Way', by Geraldine Hartman

Looking for something a bit different for dinner? Don’t let your family 'write off' curries until you have tried this one. Quick to make, full of flavor, texture and colorful too.

Yield: 6 Servings

Total Prep and Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Nutrition Data, 196 g Serving: 361 cal, 34g carb, 23g fat, 241mg sodium, 5g fiber, 11 g protein, good source Vit C, Vit A, low Cholesterol. Estimated glycemic load 15

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Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger root (peel first)
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced in circles
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup sliced green beans (bite-sized)
• 1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chick peas, precooked and drained (if using canned rinse and drain thoroughly)
• 1 Tbsp good quality curry powder (or more, to taste)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/8- 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 - 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt OR soy yogurt OR 1 cup soy milk + 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Garnish: 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Directions

1. In a large fry-pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger and sauté 2-3 minutes to release flavor.
2. Add vegetables and sauté for 5 more minutes
3. Add spices, cover and steam for 5 minutes over low heat or until all vegetables are cooked but still crunchy, don’t overcook
4. Remove from heat, stir in yogurt. Serve immediately with rice or couscous, topped with cashews as a garnish