Very simple and tasty dish made with fresh coconut and spices. Onions, tomatoes, and garlic are cooked with turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder. Then, ground coconut or coconut milk is added to make the curry rich and creamy. This curry can be made with vegetables, chicken, or fish. It is full of flavor and goes best with hot rice or roti. The coconut gives a sweet and creamy taste, while the spices make it spicy and delicious. This is a traditional homemade curry that feels warm and comforting in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Curry Base
- Fresh grated coconut: 1 cup (or coconut milk: 1 cup)
- Onion: 2 medium, finely chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves
- Ginger: 1-inch piece
- Green chilies: 2, slit
- Curry leaves: 10-12
- Tamarind pulp: 2 tablespoons
- Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Fenugreek seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: To taste
Optional Additions (Proteins or Vegetables)
- Vegetables (eggplant, drumstick, or okra): 1-2 cups, cut into pieces
- OR
- Paneer, tofu, or chicken: 1-2 cups, cooked
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“Every spoonful of Grandma’s Spiced Coconut Curry carries a story—of love, tradition, and the perfect balance of flavors that only time-tested recipes can offer.”
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Coconut Paste
- Grind the grated coconut, garlic, and ginger with a little water to form a smooth paste. If using coconut milk, set it aside for later.
Step 2: Cooking the Base
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Sauté until aromatic.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil begins to separate.
Step 3: Bringing it Together
- Add the coconut paste (or coconut milk) to the pan and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add tamarind pulp and salt. Adjust the consistency by adding water as needed.
- If adding vegetables or proteins, stir them in and simmer until they are cooked and the flavors are well blended.
- Finish with a sprinkle of garam masala and garnish with fresh curry leaves.
Step 4: Serving the Curry
Serve hot with steamed rice, soft roti, or even dosa for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
