A spicy, hearty dish, this Vegetable Curry is an easy vegetarian dish that’s sure to please.
Well, hello friends! How was everyone’s weekend? I hope you all enjoyed yourselves!
My weekend flew by, as usual. I worked my “you know what” off all weekend. I spent most of it getting my kitchen back in order, because yes guys, my kitchen renovation is finally finished! Woot woot! Just a few minor details to wrap up, but all the big stuff is done! The appliances were hooked up on Friday, so it’s up and running! The BHK is back in business! Yahoo! It turned out just as I expected thanks to my good friend Samuel, an unbelievable kitchen cabinet craftsman from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Thank you Samuel!
I wanted to make a special dish to celebrate my new kitchen and christen my new stove, so I decided to go with one of my favorites, this spicy, delicious Vegetable Curry. I saw this recipe in Southern Living last year and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to try it. I LOVE any type of dish with curry. If you’ve never tried red curry, it’s a wonderful peppery blend of coriander, cumin, cardamon and hot chilies. This dish will wake up your taste buds for sure! In addition to the fiery red curry, it’s got the tangy flavor of buttermilk and it’s packed with good for you veggies like cauliflower, spinach and potatoes. I’m looking out for you guys! I want us to stay healthy. Yes, we can enjoy our sweets and desserts every now and then, but we need to fit in some healthy dishes too!
In addition to this yummy, healthy dish, I’m also hosting a giveaway today on the blog with some of my fellow food blogger friends! The giveaway is for a $300 Amazon Gift Card! Yes, $300 smackeroos friends! Wouldn’t that be fun to win?! Summer’s coming, so I’m sure you could buy yourself something sweet! The giveaway is open to anyone 18 or older who is a resident of the U.S., Canada or the UK. It begins today and goes through April 28th. You’ve got 10 days and multiple ways to enter too. Just scroll down past the recipe to check it out! Good luck!
Hope you enjoy this BHK favorite! Have a great week!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp.olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots about 3
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
- 1 Tbsp. red curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 3 cups red potatoes cubed
- 2 cups low salt chicken broth
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. cold water
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 5 oz. package baby spinach leaves
- Hot cooked Long-grain rice optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over high heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add shallots, jalapenos and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne. Stir constantly for one minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and continue to cook for 1 minute. Stir in potatoes. Lower heat to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken broth and cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until potatoes soften. Reduce heat to low.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Whisk mixture into the 2 cups buttermilk.
- Stir the buttermilk into the vegetable mixture. and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach in small handfuls and cook just until wilted. 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over long-grain rice if desired.
Recipe adapted from Southern Living Magazine February 2015
How exciting that your kitchen is complete! This looks like the perfect first dish :) My family loves vegetable curry, so I can’t wait to try your recipe!
It’s such a tasty dish Megan! Hope you enjoy! Have a great week.
CONGRATS on the kitchen reno – I know how that goes! I wish you many, many delectable happy days cooking up your beautiful recipes…this looks like the perfect one to start with!
Thanks so much Kate! So happy it’s done!
Oh yay!! So excited for you and your new kitchen, Mary Ann! Woot Woot! This curry looks absolutely delicious and I can totally see why you chose to make this first in your shiny, new space! Loving all a flavors – this dish looks like a party for the taste buds! Cheers, friend!
It really is Cheyanne! The spicier the better! Have a wonderful week friend!
So exciting for the kitchen reno! Yay! I know…the weekends go by so fast. I woke up this morning and wondered for a split second what day of the week it was and then realized it was Monday :( I want my weekend back, lol!! This vegetable curry looks delicious. Love curry and this sounds like the perfect meatless Monday dish :)
Yes, perfect for meatless Monday Dawn! You should definitely give this dish a go! It’s so full of flavor!
Curry is one of my favorites Mary Ann and this looks spectacular. No need for a protein here, a perfect vegetarian meal. Fab pics too!! Congrats on the kitchen completion!
Thanks so much Cathy! So happy it’s all done! This is one spicy, delicious dish! I always find such wonderful recipes in Southern Living! Enjoy your week!
Gorgeous as always, Mary Ann! I’ve been looking for a great veggie curry recipe, so I can’t wait to check this out! :)
Oh, definitely give it a go Jennifer! So spicy and delish!
Congrats on getting everything hooked up and cooking me this delish dish! Funny because I actually made a curry with leftover veggies and chicken from the fridge on Saturday, but it had nothing on THIS curry. Just heavenly flavors going on here. And the photography are just lovely, I can just taste the curry and it’s thick velvety sauce! BTW, I covet your pretty salt and pepper shakers. Thanks for such a pretty and tasty dish.
Thanks so much for the sweet comment Kim! Those shakers are from Pottery Barn! Enjoy this one if you try it!
Looks good!!!
Thanks Deb! I’m sure Vaughn could whip this one up for you!!
I’ve always found the idea of cooking curry at home daunting, but this seems manageable and looks amazing!! Congrats on the completion of your kitchen reno and thanks for sharing this recipe!
Oh no, it’s so easy Amy! Nice and spicy and good for you! Thank you for commenting! Have a great day!
I’m obsessed with all things curry and this looks just fantastic. Not going to lie- I’m also very distracted by your adorable salt and pepper shakers. Where did you get those???
Everyone loves those salt and pepper shakers! I got them at Pottery Barn! Yes, throw this curry over rice and it’s just perfect!
This curry looks absolutely delicious, Mary Ann. Curry vegetables served over basmati rice is a perfect comforting dinner. Really looking forward to trying this. And congrats on your new kitchen! You must be so excited – I’m sure it looks gorgeous.
Oh, definitely try it Geraldine! Yes, I’m so excited that the kitchen is finally done! Samuel did an incredible job! He’s so talented at cabinet making! We were lucky to find him!
I love curry anything and I have to try this. So glad your kitchen reno is all done. Hopefully we get a sneak peek?
Working on a few minor details, then I’ll definitely post a few photos! If you like spicy Zainab, this curry’s for you!!
Love a good curry and yours looks perfect! Enjoy cooking in your new kitchen :)
Thanks so much Jennifer! I’m having fun already!
Woohoo for the finished renovation! I bet you must be having so much fun. Beautiful curry too – perfect for the cooling Autumn weather here in Australia Xx
Yes, yahoo is right Thalia! I really am having lots of fun! Yes, this curry will heat things up!
Love the curry… and WOW that’s quite a list of blogger friends :) Can’t wait to explore their blogs! Would love to join the party if you ever do such an outreach again!
Oh, it’s delish and spicy Mary Beth! Will do! I’ll let you know!
I would love to see your new kitchen Mary Ann! I bet its gorgeous just like this vegetable curry.
I’m lovin’ it Nicole! And this vegetable curry!
I’m with you, I love anything and everything curry!!! When do we get to see your kitchen??!?! xoxo
Yay! A few minor details to iron out, then some photos!! Hope you’re having a great week Rebecca!
I love curry, and your vegetable variation is simply perfect! Must try this soon!
If you like spicy Laura, this one’s for you. And all the good for you veggies will balance out some extra desserts here and there.
Congratulation on your your kitchen renovation . I love a good curry .
Thanks Gerlinde. Me too Gerlinde and this one is nice and spicy and so flavorful!
That’s so exciting your reno is complete and you have a brand new kitchen! We have been doing a lot of home renovations over the last couple of years, and it can be brutal! I love vegetable curry and I’m totally on board with this BHK favorite!
Awesome Rachelle! I’m so glad the reno is done. Just a few small things to finish up and that’s it! I can enjoy the summer without having a “to do” list! Hope you’re having a great week!
So in love with this curry, Mary Ann! Curries are a favorite in my house…I must try this one! Congrats on your renovation! Isn’t the kitchen just the ultimate room to renovate? Wishing you many many years of happy cooking in your new dream kitchen! :)
I’m so glad Caroline. I love the spicy taste and I’m always looking for new dishes that include cauliflower, a favorite of mine. I loved renovating my kitchen. The cabinet maker who did our cabinets is so talented at his craft! He made my kitchen a dream come true!
Hooray for a finished kitchen! You must be floating. I can’t even imagine not having a kitchen or it being ripped apart while I try to work around it. Eeeek! This curry looks sooo good. A suprise ingredient for me is the buttermilk as opposed to coconut milk… but being in Southern Living, I can see why that would be a highlight! Tangy and rich, I am certain! Love the potatoes in this too, something I’ve not tried in a curry! Delicious work, Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Traci! It really is a delicious dish! Wish Tom would have tried it, but the caulilflower sets off a red flag for him! He has never tried it, but has convinced himself he won’t like it! UGH! He only slurped up some sauce and loved it, so I told him I would make it with shrimp for him! I’m an enabler I guess! Husbands!
A new kitchen sounds fantastic! This recipe looks like a great one to try for my family. Enjoy your new kitchen!
Thanks so much Jeannie! This is a spicy favorite at our house! Hope you enjoy it if you try it!
OMG! Talk about food porn! I am in curry heaven! I love anything with curry in it as well, so healthy! Gonna add this to my list of curry recipes, and cant wait to try it!
Congrats on your new kitchen! <Must be so exciting to be back and cooking in a renovated kitchen YAY! This curry sounds amazing – I love love love red curry! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you – pinning tweetign yumming!
I’m having so much fun in the new kitchen Vicky! This vegetable curry is spicy and delicious! You’ll love it! Thanks so much for commennting!
Hello! If you can’t find red curry powder, is there a good substitute? Madras curry? Thanks!
Hi Jessica. I’ve only used red curry. It also comes in a paste if you can’t find the powder. The McCormick’s red curry powder that I used says it’s a combination of coriander, cumin, chili pepper, red pepper, cardamon and turmeric. MyRecipes.com has a recipe for a homemade curry powder with similar ingredients. Here it is…3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground fennel seed 2 teaspoons ground yellow or brown mustard 2 teaspoons ground red pepper 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
Thanks much! It is delicious with Madras curry too :)
You’re so welcome! Great idea!
Only one of the seven people who rated this dish actually made it! Five star ratings when they didn’t make it?! That’s weird, and also misleading to people searching for tried and true recipes. It does look good, but I just found the comments strange— ratings are meant to reflect that you made it and can therefore review it.
Hi Tammy. I apologize, but unfortunately I can’t control how and when people use the star system on the recipe. I think people often give a recipe five stars if they think it looks delicious even if they haven’t tried it yet.