Elegant Roasted Vegetable Curry
A Beautiful and Flavorful ‘Elegant Roasted Vegetable Curry’
Introducing a special curry dish featuring beautifully plated roasted vegetables. It’s perfect as a main course when hosting guests and pairs wonderfully with white wine. This roasted vegetable curry is sure to impress.
Main Ingredients- 100g Curry powder
- 1/4 Lotus root
- 1/4 Zucchini or Korean pumpkin
- 1/4 Broccoli
- 2/3 Sweet potato
- 2/3 Potato
- 1/3 Carrot
- 1/2 Eggplant
- 1 Tomato
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Hemp seeds for garnish
- Cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 30g Cashews
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- A dash of sesame oil
- 500ml Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to the curry. Wash the lotus root, zucchini (or Korean pumpkin), broccoli, sweet potato, potato, carrot, and eggplant thoroughly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Lightly season them with salt and pepper. Also, prepare fresh parsley for garnishing the roasted vegetables.
Step 2
Prepare the cashews for a creamy texture, sesame seeds for nuttiness, and a touch of sesame oil. Also, get your tomatoes ready for a vibrant color, onion for aromatic depth, and garlic for that essential savory base. Once all ingredient preparations are complete, let’s begin making this delicious roasted vegetable curry.
Step 3
Arrange the prepared lotus root, pumpkin, potato, carrot, sweet potato, eggplant, and broccoli attractively on a baking sheet. Drizzle generously with cooking oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness and deepens the flavor of the vegetables, making them incredibly delicious.
Step 4
While the vegetables are roasting to perfection in the oven, let’s prepare the ingredients for the curry base. Slice the onion thinly so it blends well into the curry. Mince the garlic or slice it thinly for maximum flavor release. Cut the tomato into six wedges; this will help it break down and enrich the sauce.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a deep pot over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and onions and sauté them slowly. Cook until the onions become translucent and release their sweet aroma. Sautéing the onions thoroughly is key to a delicious curry base.
Step 6
Once the onions are well-sautéed, add the cut tomatoes to the pot and continue to cook them together. The tomatoes will soften and break down, adding a lovely mild acidity and rich flavor to the curry sauce.
Step 7
When the tomatoes have softened and cooked down, pour in the 500ml of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the curry powder. Stir well to dissolve any clumps and ensure it’s smoothly incorporated. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Step 8
While the curry sauce is simmering, let’s prepare the cashews. Soak the cashews in warm water for about 15 minutes. Soaking them will make them soft and blend into a wonderfully creamy and rich texture when added to the curry later.
Step 9
Once the curry sauce has reached a good consistency, add the soaked cashews, a pinch of sesame seeds, and a dash of sesame oil to the pot. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until very smooth. This step is crucial for achieving a silky-smooth and gourmet curry. (Please exercise caution when using a blender.)
Step 10
Take the beautifully roasted vegetables out of the oven and check if they are tender and caramelized. Arrange the golden-brown roasted vegetables artfully on a serving plate. Ladle a generous amount of the warm curry sauce over the vegetables. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and hemp seeds for a stunning ‘Roasted Vegetable Curry’ presentation!
Step 11
Experience a curry that’s a delightful departure from the everyday! This Roasted Vegetable Curry offers a unique depth of flavor, enhanced by the caramelized vegetables and the subtle sweetness from the cashews, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and sophisticated taste. It’s a fantastic option for entertaining guests, so why not give it a try?
