Infamous Apple Curry Recipe

Introduction

This Infamous Apple Curry is a delightful twist on traditional curry, combining sweet apples with hearty vegetables and warm spices. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners and surprising your taste buds with something unique.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 onions (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 cups apples (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups courgette / zucchini (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups squash, butternut or hokkaido (cubed)
• 3 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp tandoori masala (or substitute 1 tsp garam masala + 1 tsp paprika)
• 1 cup coconut milk (or soy cream for cooking)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 can adzuki beans (canned or cooked)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large frying pan or saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and fry until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add the minced garlic and the spices—curry powder, garam masala, and tandoori masala. Stir quickly to prevent burning and cook for another minute.
3. Step 3: Add all the cubed apples and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything with the spices. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often to avoid sticking.
4. Step 4: Pour in the coconut milk (or soy cream), water, salt, and peanut butter. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Step 5: Reduce the heat to low-medium and let simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes and squash are tender. Stir occasionally. Some apples may hold their shape while others soften; both are fine.
6. Step 6: Near the end, stir in the adzuki beans and continue simmering for at least 3 more minutes to heat through.
7. Step 7: Let the curry cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors and apple sweetness to develop. Serve with rice, naan, popadoms, mango chutney, or red lentil flatbreads for a complete meal.

Tips & Variations

• Use firmer apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji to retain some texture during cooking, or softer ones for a creamier curry.
• Substitute tandoori masala with a mix of garam masala and paprika if unavailable.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten up the flavors.
• For a vegan option, ensure soy cream or coconut milk is used and check that peanut butter has no added dairy.

Storage

Store leftover curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or coconut milk if it thickens too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of beans instead of adzuki beans?

Yes, you can substitute with chickpeas, kidney beans, or black beans according to your preference or what you have on hand.

Is this curry spicy?

The curry has a warm, mildly spicy flavor from the spices, but it’s not overly hot. Adjust the amount of curry powder and masala to suit your heat preference.

Infamous Apple Curry Recipe

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• Author: Matteo
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Infamous Apple Curry is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apples with aromatic spices and hearty vegetables. This warming curry is cooked on the stovetop, featuring coconut milk and peanut butter for a creamy texture, and adzuki beans for added protein. Perfectly spiced and lightly sweet, it pairs wonderfully with rice, naan, or lentil flatbreads for a comforting meal.

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Ingredients

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Base

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 onions (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Vegetables and Fruits

• 6 cups apples (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups courgette / zucchini (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cups squash, butternut or hokkaido (cubed)

Spices

• 3 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp tandoori masala (or substitute 1 tsp garam masala + 1 tsp paprika)

Liquids and Others

• 1 cup coconut milk (or soy cream for cooking)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 can adzuki beans (canned or cooked)

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Instructions

1. Heat the oil and sauté onions: In a large frying pan or saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook them while stirring until they start to brown, approximately 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, curry powder, garam masala, and tandoori masala quickly to prevent burning. Cook for about 1 minute to release the spices’ aromas.
3. Add apples and vegetables: Combine the cubed apples, potatoes, courgette, and squash with the onions and spices. Stir well so everything is evenly coated, cooking for an additional 2 minutes while stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
4. Add liquids and peanut butter: Pour in the coconut milk (or soy cream), water, salt, and peanut butter. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Simmer the curry: Reduce heat to low-medium and allow the curry to simmer gently for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes and squash are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Note that the apples may either stay intact or break down; both results work well.
6. Incorporate adzuki beans: Stir the canned or cooked adzuki beans into the curry and continue simmering for at least 3 more minutes to heat the beans through.
7. Rest before serving: Let the curry cool for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors and subtle apple sweetness to develop fully. Serve warm alongside rice, naan, popadoms, mango chutney, or red lentil flatbreads.

Notes

• The curry powder blend can be adjusted to taste for spiciness.
• Using coconut milk or soy cream affects the richness and creaminess of the curry.
• Different apple varieties will impact the texture: firmer apples hold shape, softer ones melt into the sauce.
• Peanut butter adds depth and slight nuttiness; it can be substituted with almond butter if preferred.
• For a vegan option, ensure that no animal-based accompaniments are served with the curry.
• This curry keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Keywords: apple curry, vegan curry, Indian-inspired curry, stovetop curry, adzuki beans curry, coconut milk curry