How to Make Vegetarian Yellow Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetarian Yellow Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that originates from Thailand. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy coconut milk, fragrant spices, and a variety of fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Yellow curry gets its signature color and mild heat from turmeric, a golden spice that has been prized for its medicinal properties for centuries. In addition to turmeric, the curry paste also typically contains...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste, or more to taste
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 2 small potatoes, cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 cup milk, or more to taste
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and garlic; cook until garlic is gently browned, about 1 minute. Add curry paste and whole chile pepper; pan-fry until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion; cook until softened but not yet translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tofu; pan-fry until all sides are browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Saute until carrots and celery begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and regular milk to cover vegetables. Add zucchini and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until all vegetables are soft and potatoes are cooked, about 20 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove chile pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 377mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 1381mg