Thai Curry (green)

Hello, dear readers!

Today, I’m excited to share a Thai recipe that’s become a staple in our household: Thai Curry! We’re huge fans of the green/yellow version, and our favorite spot to enjoy it in Mangalore is Onyx.Since sourcing authentic Thai ingredients can be challenging, we rely on store-bought Thai curry paste as a convenient shortcut. However, we’re fortunate to have lemongrass and galangal growing in our garden, which we freshly harvest whenever we cook Thai dishes.This recipe’s flavor profile is anchored by kafir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, and coconut milk – staples in Thai cuisine. We also add a hint of Madras curry powder to give it an extra boost. Feel free to experiment with various mushrooms, and if you can find Bird’s eye chilies or Thai chilies, add them for an authentic touch!To make it even heartier, you can add cooked chicken and transform it into Chicken Thai Curry. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Mushroom – 200g

Broccoli and cauliflower – few florets

Bok Choy – few

Carrot – 1

Zucchini – 1 cup (yellow and green)

Red capsicum – Half

Green  capsicum – Half

Yellow capsicum – Half

Bird eye chilly/ thai chilly – 2(optional)

Basil leaves – few

Oil – 1 tbsp

Coconut milk – 1 .5 Cups

Curry powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)

Sugar – 1 tsp or to taste

Lemon grass – few stalks(optional)

Galangal – Hal inch piece, chopped(optional)

Green thai curry paste – 1 tsp(diluted)

Salt – to taste

Pepper powder – a pinch

Method:

1. Heat oil and saute the vegetables slightly.
2. Keep it crunchy.
3. Add the diluted Thai curry paste, pepper powder, salt and sugar to taste.
4. Add coconut milk, lemon grass stalks, Galangal and take a small boil.
5. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
6. Lastly add basil leaves and give it a mix.
7. Serve it hot with Steamed rice or thai rice.

My notes:

• Adding lemon grass and galangal is optional.
• Instead of Galangal you may add Indian ginger.
• If you get Kaffir lime leaves  add it in the gravy.
• You may also add basil leaves .
• You may assort and add any vegetables of your choice.