A bowl of warm soup, stew or curry is the ultimate comfort food to enjoy during any season. A curry is a great way to add lots of nutrients into one meal. You can add some lentils, kidney beans, veggies, spinach, fresh herbs to make a hearty stew. The best is that you can make a big batch of stew and store it for later. Check out these delicious curry and stew recipes to cook for your family in quarantine:
Lentil & Cauliflower Curry
Start with cooking red lentils. Sauté some ginger and grated fresh garlic in olive oil. Add one chopped red onion and allow it to caramelize. Add coriander, cumin, paprika powder, salt and pepper to taste. Now, add chopped cauliflower florets. Add 200 ml of coconut milk and let it simmer for 20 minutes on low heat. Add some baby spinach just before turning off the heat. Garnish with some fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with healthy brown rice recipes. Daawat offers the best full-bran brown rice in India.
Thai Veg Red Curry
Start with chopping some winter vegetables like beans, mushroom, broccoli, and baby corn. Sauté some garlic and ginger in olive oil. Add onions and sauté until browned. Add all the assorted veggies. In a food processor, blitz coriander, red chilies, lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal and ginger. Add the curry paste and coconut milk. Set it to a gentle simmer. Serve hot with brown basmati rice.
Moroccan Veg Stew
Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a bay leaf, chopped green chilies, coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add chopped zucchini, salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. Add 200 ml of vegetable stock and let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. Add in 300 gm of cooked chickpeas and cook for another 15 minutes. Stir in some arugula leaves. Finish the curry with fresh cilantro leaves and a splash of lemon juice. Serve it with brown rice pilaf.
Vegetable Coconut Curry
In a pan, sauté fennel seeds, bay leaf, green chili, cumin, turmeric, and curry leaves. Add chopped zucchini, broccoli, peas, sweet potatoes, and coconut milk. Cook in gentle heat for 30 minutes. Finish with some crispy curry leaves. This curry is best served with basmati rice, fresh flatbreads.
These curries and stews are filled with healthy nutrients. Prepare a big batch and store it in airtight containers to enjoy it throughout the week.
