Best Winter Vegetable Curry Recipes

WINTER VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Put oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium-high heat. When oil is wavy, add cumin seeds and coriander seeds and let sizzle for about 1 minute. Add turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic and chiles and stir to coat.
• Add onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly colored, about 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Add squash, parsnips and potatoes, salt lightly, then add 3 cups chickpea cooking liquid or water, or enough to just cover vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a brisk simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender but firm, about 15 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and chickpeas and stir gently to combine. Cover and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes more, until cauliflower is tender. Taste broth and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a wide, deep serving platter or bowl. Remove chiles and garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with steamed basmati rice and apple raita, if desired.

WINTER VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Puree the garlic and ginger in a small food processor (mini-chopper), into a paste. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cinnamon and bay leaf, garlic-ginger paste, curry powder and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato and yogurt and cook, stirring, until they separate from the oil and there is a distinctive sizzling sound, as the sauce "fries" in the oil, about 7 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 1 minute more.
• Add the water, salt, and vegetables and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add the chickpeas, bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender and the liquid thickens, about 5 minutes more. Season the curry with salt and pepper, to taste, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with basmati rice and chutney.

WINTER-VEGETABLE RED CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in curry paste, squash, and carrots; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Add coconut milks. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add peppers and cook until just beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Season with salt. Reserve half of curry for next day; serve remainder over rice with tomatoes and basil.

WINTER VEGETABLE CURRY WITH FRUITY RAITA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Tip in the onions and cook for 10 mins until soft. Stir in the pumpkin, carrots and parsnips, and cook for 5 mins until they begin to soften. Add the curry paste and cook for another 3 mins.
• In a bowl, whizz together the whole tomatoes, garlic and ginger until smooth, then pour over the vegetables, adding 200ml water. Save a handful of coriander to serve, and stir in the rest. Pop on the lid and simmer for 40 mins or until the vegetables are tender. Uncover, stir through the tomato wedges and reduce to the thicken the sauce.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Mix the yogurt, mango and chutney in a small bowl. Fork the rice into a serving dish and scatter the curry with remaining coriander and the almonds. Season, then serve alongside the rice and fruity yogurt.

WINTER-VEGETABLE RED-CURRY POTPIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place curry in a 9-inch pie dish. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to a 10 1/2-inch square; cut 3 large vents in center, then place over curry, pressing gently to cover rim of pie dish. Place pie dish on a baking sheet; bake until potpie is golden and bubbly (tent with foil if pastry is getting too dark, tent with foil), about 30 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

WINTER VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add curry powder, cumin and crushed red pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add milk; bring to boil. Add potatoes and 1 cup tomatoes. Cover; simmer until potatoes are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. Cover; simmer until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with curry. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup tomatoes and garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.