Keralan Coconut Curry

This Curry is a flavourful and aromatic dish from the southern region of India, particularly Kerala. This curry is known for its rich, creamy coconut base and the use of fresh, aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. This curry is typically served with steamed rice or Indian breads like naan or chapati.
Cooking Time
30-40
Portions
4

Ingredients

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  • g Tilda Pure Basmati Rice
  • g white onion, finely chopped
  • g cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • g thumb sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • g green chillies, finely chopped
  • g birdseye chillies
  • g bay leaves
  • g tin coconut milk
  • g plant-based milk A squeeze of half a lemon
  •   tsp Turmeric
  •   tsp Mustard Seeds
  •   tsp Chilli Flakes
  •   tsp Sea Salt

  • 1

    Step 1

    Heat a deep pan with a glug of olive oil / coconut oil, then add the onion, chilli and ginger & fry for 6-7 minutes.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Add the garlic cloves and fry for a further 1-2 minutes until cooked before adding the tinned coconut milk, birdseye chillies, bay leaves and spices.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Mix the plant-based milk with the lemon juice and leave to curdle before adding to the pan and allow to sit on a low heat for around 10 minutes.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Meanwhile in a pot add 150g Tilda Pure Original Basmati with 300ml water, large pinch of salt and allow to simmer with the lid on for around 10-15 minutes (it should absorb the water and be perfectly cooked and fluffy).
  • 5

    Step 5

    Taste test the curry adding a little more salt & pepper if needed then serve.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Tilda Pure Basmati Rice
  • 1 g white onion, finely chopped
  • 4 g cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 g thumb sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 g green chillies, finely chopped
  • 2 g birdseye chillies
  • 3 g bay leaves
  • 400 g tin coconut milk
  • 100 g plant-based milk A squeeze of half a lemon
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt