Curried Root Vegetable Stew With Dumplings Recipe

Name: Curried Root Vegetable Stew With Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 large parsnips, peeled, thick end halved lengthwise, cut across into 1/8-inch thick slices; 1 small celery root, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; 1/4 cup currants; 6 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups vegetable broth
2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
2 large parsnips, peeled, thick end halved lengthwise, cut across into 1/8-inch thick slices
1 small celery root, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/4 cup currants
6 tablespoons milk

1
To make the stew, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and curry powder and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Stir in the broth, carrots and parsnips.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer.
7
Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the celery root and sweet potato and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and mace in a bowl.
10
Rub in the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
11
Mix in the currants.
12
Stir in the milk, just to combine.
13
On a lightly floured surface, with floured hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
14
Form a smooth paste by stirring 1/4 cup of the simmering broth into 3 tablespoons of flour, then stir it into the stew.
15
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16
Place the dumplings on top of the simmering stew, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
17
Divide the stew and dumplings among 4 bowls.
18
Garnish with the parsley and serve.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, 1 small onion, peeled and chopped, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curried Root Vegetable Stew With Dumplings 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.

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Curried Root Vegetable Stew With Dumplings

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