Vegan Yellow Curry with Chickpeas
47 min · 9 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Chickpeas and potato make a hearty, plant-based gaeng kari, simmered in a turmeric coconut curry that needs nothing from the animal aisle to taste complete.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Thai Yellow Curry Paste3 tbspstart 36 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Onionspeeled and cut into thin wedges1
- Garlic clovescrushed3
- Potatoespeeled and cut into 3cm chunks350 g
- Makrut lime leavestorn3
- Lime juice1 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Chickpeasone 400 g tin, drained and rinsed400 g
- Vegan Thai yellow curry paste3 tbsp
- Coconut Milkone 400 ml tin400 ml
Dried Goods
- Palm sugar1 tbsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Vegetable stock150 ml
- Light soy sauce2 tbsp
Utensils
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Large saucepan
Method
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
Peel and cut the onion into thin wedges, then peel and crush the garlic.
Peel the potatoes and cut into 3cm chunks.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and fry the yellow curry paste for 3 minutes until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.
Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 3 minutes until softened.
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable stock, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the potatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
Stir in the chickpeas, palm sugar, soy sauce and torn lime leaves and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning before serving.