Terri Ramsey Beavers Curry is one of the most prominent categories of dishes in the culinary world. It’s a staple in Asia and is eaten in countless ways. It’s such a universal dish that you can make it with almost all sorts of ingredients and mold it to the taste you love. If you’re a creature of habit and don’t like to experiment, you are missing out on some mind-blowing food experiences. So, tonight when you’re thinking about curry, throw away your old recipe and chow down on some of these suggestions.
1. Coconut curry chicken thighs
Ever feel like having a certain type of food but want to make the process as quick as possible? If yes, this coconut curry recipe should be on tonight’s dinner menu. This curry is perfect for when you’re craving a delicious full Thai curry but only have time for a quick recipe. All you need is a few canned ingredients, and you’ll have your fingers deep into a spicy Thai-inspired curry.
The highlight of this curry is coconut milk and Thai curry paste, but the real credit will go to your instant pot. Besides these, you’ll need the regular stuff, including vegetable oil, soy sauce, peeled and crushed garlic and ginger, skinless chicken thighs, lime, and salt. To make your delicious instant pot coconut curry chicken thighs, simply simmer the ginger and garlic for a minute and then add coconut milk, soy sauce, and curry paste. Now blend the mixture until it becomes smooth, and then add the chicken after sprinkling them with sea salt. Let everything cook under pressure for about 20 minutes. When done, scoop thighs and sauce out in a bowl, sprinkle some cilantro and lime juice, and enjoy!
2. Dhansak
If you’re craving some real earthy flavor, Dhansak is your go-to curry. Inspired by Gujarati and Persian cuisine, Dhansak has a perfect combination of vegetables and meat filled with mouthwatering spices and contrasting flavors. It offers a sweet and sour flavor with a dash of spiciness that will go straight to the heart.
Start by mixing the spices, which include curry powder, dried fenugreek leaves, cayenne mixed with paprika powder and salt. Take a pan, cook garlic and ginger paste, and add the mixed spices. Stir for at least 30 seconds, then add diluted tomato paste to the mixture. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture starts to boil, then add the curry base.
Cook until bubbles form again, and then add tamarind sauce. As you stir the mixture, add lentils and your choice of protein. Vegetarians can add precooked vegetables or paneer for additional flavor. Let the curry cook until it becomes thick, and then serve it with rice or flatbread.
3. Sweet potato and peanut curry
Here’s an entry to please our vegetarian readers. Not only is it bursting with flavor and nutrients, but it’s also budget-friendly. When you need a break from all that fast food and meat, try this hearty curry recipe for a healthy family dinner.
Take a saucepan and soften the chopped onion in coconut oil. As the pan starts to simmer, add grated garlic and ginger and cook for a minute. Add the main ingredients: peeled and cut sweet potatoes, coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, smooth peanut butter, and water. Let the mixture cook for at least 30 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften. For final touches, sprinkle the curry with roasted peanuts, lime juice, spinach, and some seasoning.
4. Mauritian chicken curry
Want to move away from typical Asian flavors when making curry? Then this is just the right type of curry for you! Infused with rich flavors and fragrant Mauritian spices, this curry is best served on a special occasion with fluffy flatbread or rice.
It’s a pretty simple dish that takes about 30 minutes to cook. Start by adding all things with heavenly aromas like thyme, curry leaves, garlic, chili, cinnamon, ginger, and onion, and cook until everything mixes properly. Now make a curry paste or add a canned one to the mixture. Stir for a few minutes or until it’s aromatic, and then add chicken pieces and coat them nicely. Add chopped potatoes and tomatoes with a dash of salt, and leave the curry with enough water for all the chicken and potatoes to cook thoroughly. When the curry’s done, serve it with cooked rice.
5. Katsu curry
Craving a Japanese twist to your curry? There’s nothing better than dipping those juicy pork cutlets in a rich gravy served with a side of aromatic rice. That’s what you can expect from Katsu curry, and on top of that, it’s too easy to cook. It’s a flavorsome combination of the perfect comfort food where you pair fried port cutlets or chicken with Japanese curry.
The secret ingredient for Katsu curry is the golden curry hot mix. So, the recipe begins by slicing pork and flattening the pieces to about ½ inches. Season the pork with salt and other spices if you like it hot, and then drench it into flour, dip it into a beaten egg, and roll it into panko. Repeat the process with other pieces and place them in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until golden brown and then move towards making the gravy.
Bring out your best soup pot and saute chopped garlic and ginger. Then add chunks of potatoes, carrots, and water and let the mixture cook until the vegetables soften. Now pour in the secret curry roux, apricot preserve, soy sauce, and Worchester sauce. Let the whole thing cook for 10 minutes, and then serve this scrumptious curry over a bed of rice and port cutlets.
Conclusion
Eating your favorite food with the same old recipe every time can limit your culinary experience to that particular dish. That’s why you should always be willing to let your taste buds experience a little twist, just like the above appetizing must-try curry recipes.