Vegan Curry is Always the Answer

BY JOHN SIRON

How to make an Incredible Vegan Curry your friends will love for dinner!

The next time you are facing a crisis on what to serve, go to my personal "go-to"...

Spicy, Delicious, and Satisfying Vegan Curry.

Serve with:

• White or Brown Rice or White Rice Noodles

• Sprinkles of blackened sesame seeds

• Vegan mayonnaise w/ fresh lemon or orange juice squeezed-in

• Vegan mint cashew cream sauce (for amazing mouth-cooling purposes)

• Vegan Gyoza from the oven, served crispy

Here is a simple recipe to make a vegan curry that is sure to impress your friends:

SERVES 6-8 PEOPLE

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or Sesame Seed Oil

• 1 Red Onion or White Onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp ground coriander

• 1 tbsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

• 1 tsp paprika powder (optional)

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 1 small squash or zucchini, chopped

• 1 or 2 small radishes or 1 medium-sized turnip, chopped

• 2 medium potatoes, diced

• 1 handful snap peas (chopped or whole)

• 4-5 asian style mini-corns or a handful of yellow corn

• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 can of diced tomatoes

• Handful of Chopped Cabbage, or Broccoli or Cauliflower Florets

• Handful of Mushrooms (Crimini, Shiitake, or Button)

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 handful Faux-Chicken and/or Cubed Tofu

• 1 Can of Coconut Milk and 1/2 Can Coconut Cream (freeze the rest)

• Dash of Soy Sauce, and Black Pepper, to taste

• Fresh cilantro, Basil Leaves, and/or chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large soup-pan over medium heat.

2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.

3. Turn down the heat to Low, then Stir in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder/paprika (if using) and cook for another minute.

4. Add the carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, chickpeas, tofu, Faux-Chicken, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and other ingredients.

5. Season with Soy Sauce and Black Pepper and bring the mixture to a momentary boil.

6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Slowly Stir in Coconut Milk and Cream, keep stirring occasionally.

7. Add Water as Necessary, and make sure to keep it pretty soupy.

8. Serve the Curry hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro, basil leaves, and green chives, next to Rice or Noodles and Vegan Mayo and Vegan Gyozas.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy vegan curry!

SPICE LEVEL? MILD, MEDIUM, OR HOT - you can achieve the right heat with the help of Red Chili Sriracha Sauce, Black Pepper, or Crushed Red Pepper in Sesame Oil sprinkled finally before serving.

Family and Friends Gathering Often Need to Accommodate a Vegan. Make this Delicious set of dishes!