Golden Coconut Curry

🌿 Yellow Coconut Curry

A nourishing, mildly spiced coconut-based curry perfect with brown rice!

🔸 Ingredients

👉 To Roast:

• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds

• 20 curry leaves

👉 Vegetables:

• 1 cup potato, chopped

• 1 cup carrot, chopped

• 1 cup green beans, chopped

• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 cup water

👉 Coconut Gravy:

• 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk

• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder

• 1 small green chili

• 1/2 tsp jaggery powder

• 1 1/4 tsp rock salt

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Roast the Spices

1. Heat a mud pot or a thick-bottomed pan.

2. Dry roast cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

3. Add chopped potatoes, carrots, green beans, turmeric powder, and water to the roasted spices.

4. Cover with a lid and boil for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.

Step 3: Prepare the Coconut Gravy

5. While vegetables are cooking, grind together:

   • Coconut milk

   • Black pepper powder

   • Green chili

   • Jaggery powder
     (Note: Salt will be added later when mixing with veggies)

Step 4: Combine & Finish

6. Once vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat.

7. Add the prepared coconut gravy and rock salt to the pot.

8. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors blend beautifully.

🍚 Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot with brown rice, red rice, or even quinoa for a wholesome, gut-friendly meal.

🌟 Benefits of Yellow Coconut Curry

1. Anti-inflammatory Power
   – Turmeric, black pepper, and coconut milk combine to offer powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, helping reduce chronic inflammation.

2. Supports Digestion
   – Fenugreek, cumin, and mustard seeds stimulate digestive enzymes and improve gut motility.

3. Immunity Boosting
   – Curry leaves, green chili, and coconut milk provide antimicrobial, vitamin-rich support for a resilient immune system.

4. Gut-Friendly & Detoxifying
   – Fiber from vegetables and the natural detox properties of spices support colon health and gentle cleansing.

5. Balances Blood Sugar
   – The low glycemic index of vegetables and healthy fats helps stabilize blood sugar levels.

6. Vegan + Gluten-Free + Satvik
   – Completely plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, and free from processed ingredients.

🥦 Nutritive Value per Serving (approximate)

💡 Serving size: 1 cup curry + 1/2 cup brown rice
This is a wholesome, balanced meal rich in micronutrients and healthy fats, perfect for lunch or dinner.