# What You'll Need:
→ Indian Chickpea Curry
01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
06 - 2 teaspoons ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
09 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
10 - 2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 cup coconut milk
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
→ Thai Red Lentil Curry
14 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil
15 - 1 medium onion, diced
16 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
17 - 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
18 - 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
19 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
20 - 2 cups vegetable broth
21 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
22 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
23 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
24 - Juice of 1 lime
25 - Fresh basil or cilantro, for garnish
→ Caribbean Sweet Potato Curry
26 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
27 - 1 medium onion, sliced
28 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
29 - 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chili, deseeded and minced (optional, adjust to taste)
30 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
31 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
32 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
33 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
34 - 1 cup vegetable broth
35 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
36 - Salt and pepper to taste
37 - Fresh parsley, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, and toast the spices for 1 minute until aromatic. Add diced tomatoes, drained chickpeas, coconut milk, and salt; stir thoroughly. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finish with a garnish of chopped fresh cilantro.
02 - Melt coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 4 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and Thai red curry paste, cooking for 1 minute to release flavors. Add rinsed red lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, sliced carrot, and red bell pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice. Garnish serving bowls with fresh basil or cilantro.
03 - Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté sliced onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and chili, cooking for 1 additional minute. Blend in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add diced sweet potatoes, coconut milk, black beans, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are fully tender. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
