Mexican Curry
This Mexican-inspired curry is a flavorful blend of spices, vegetables, and protein, served with rice or tortillas.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked rice or tortillas - For serving
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Coconut milk - 1 can
- Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Chickpeas - 1 can, drained and rinsed
- Cauliflower florets - 2 cups
- Zucchini - 1, sliced
- Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, diced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, and cauliflower florets. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Mexican curry over cooked rice or with warm tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g