Coconut-Vegetable Curry Recipe

Name: Coconut-Vegetable Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons clarified butter; 12 white pearl onions, blanched 1 minute; 10 fresh okra pods; 6 indian eggplants (each about 3 inches long) or 4 Japanese eggplants, trimmed, each quartered lengthwise; 2 carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4 inch-thick ovals (about 10 ounces); 1 12 lbs tomatoes, cored and cubed; 5 tablespoons clarified butter; 1 lb white onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 2 ½ teaspoons chopped curry leaves (fresh or frozen, about 16 leaves); 1 ½ teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 12-2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 3 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 ½ cups semolina flour (pasta flour) or 1 ½ cups farina (suji or sooji, such as Rani or Ajika brands, about 9 ounces); ⅓ cup clarified butter; 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons finely chopped curry leaves (fresh or frozen, about 12 leaves); 1 small serrano chili, minced; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

Try this homemade Coconut-Vegetable Curry recipe the whole family will love. Made with butter, white pearl onions, pods and indian eggplants. Easy step-…

This Coconut-Vegetable Curry relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as clarified butter, fresh okra pods and tomatoes, cored and cubed. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1112 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons clarified butter
12 white pearl onions, blanched 1 minute
10 fresh okra pods
6 indian eggplants (each about 3 inches long) or 4 Japanese eggplants, trimmed, each quartered lengthwise
2 carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4 inch-thick ovals (about 10 ounces)
1 12 lbs tomatoes, cored and cubed
5 tablespoons clarified butter
1 lb white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 ½ teaspoons chopped curry leaves (fresh or frozen, about 16 leaves)
1 ½ teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12-2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
¼ cup fresh lime juice
4 cups water
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 ½ cups semolina flour (pasta flour) or 1 ½ cups farina (suji or sooji, such as Rani or Ajika brands, about 9 ounces)
⅓ cup clarified butter
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped curry leaves (fresh or frozen, about 12 leaves)
1 small serrano chili, minced
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seed
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
½ cup chopped cashews

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FOR VEGETABLES:.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
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Add onions; saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and saute until onions are just tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Transfer onions to bowl.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add okra; saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add okra to bowl with onions.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add eggplants; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Saute eggplants until brown on cut surfaces and just tender, about 6 minutes.
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Add eggplant to onions.
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Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet.
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Add carrots.
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Saute until carrots begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and stir to blend.
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Add to vegetable mixture in bowl.
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Reserve skillet for sauce.
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FOR SAUCE:.
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Heat butter in reserved skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chopped onions and saute until golden, about 14 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute.
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Add curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, fenugreek and cayenne; saute 1 minute.
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Add vegetable mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
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Add coconut milk and bring to simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until vegetables are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
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Mix in lime juice.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Transfer curry to bowl.
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Serve over basmati rice or Savory Semolina.
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Notes: Curry leaves are also known as kari patta.
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Curry leaves, black mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds are available at Indian markets.
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FOR SAVORY SEMOLINA (OPTIONAL):.
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Bring 4 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add Salt.
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Gradually whisk in semolina.
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Boil until thick, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Heat butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add garlic, ginger, curry leaves, chile, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds.
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Saute until aromatic, about 1 minute.
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Add tomatoes, peas and cashews.
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Saute mixture until cashews begin to color, about 2 minutes.
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Stir mixture into semolina.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Rewarm, if necessary.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons clarified butter, 12 white pearl onions, blanched 1 minute, 10 fresh okra pods, 6 indian eggplants (each about 3 inches long) or 4 Japanese eggplants, trimmed, each quartered lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Vegetable Curry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1112 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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