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Coconut Basil Curry and Turmeric Pilaf
[Vegan]

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Annessia Maillet is one-half of the vegan recipe and lifestyle blog, Cruelty Free Family. She... Read More

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Coconut Basil Curry and Turmeric Pilaf [Vegan]

There's something super comforting about a dish based on a bed of rice. Especially gorgeous golden rice, colored by fresh turmeric. Add a delicious coconut curry to the mix and some fresh basil, and you've got yourself a fragrant, inviting dinner, you will enjoy making just as much as you... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Coconut Basil Curry and Turmeric Pilaf [Vegan]

For the Curry:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk
  • 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch plus 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil plus more for garnish

For the Pilaf:

  • 2-3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 1/2-inch knob fresh turmeric, pressed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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How to Prepare Coconut Basil Curry and Turmeric Pilaf [Vegan]

To Make the Curry:

  1. Heat oil on medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  2. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, lime juice, clove, cumin, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook down for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in corn starch mixture and bring back to a simmer. The curry will thicken.
  4. Add peas and fresh basil just before serving.
  5. Serve over rice.

To Make the Pilaf:

  1. Melt butter on medium heat. Add onions and garlic, then sauté until onions become translucent.
  2. Add rice to the pan and allow to toast for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add turmeric, vegetable broth, and salt. Cover and allow the rice to cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add cilantro just before serving.

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  1. Simple enough recipe, if a bit over the place- the Ingredients list has chickpeas but doesn\’t specify cooked.. then it doesn\’t list when to add in the process! (guessing add cooked in 2nd step) Also lists lime juice in process but not in ingredients.

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