VEGETARIAN PEANUT CURRY (AFRICAN INSPIRED)

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Created for the Dining on a Dollar contest. At first this was inspired by Senegalese peanut soup which has Asian influences but it evolved more into a South African curry with the addition of dried fruit which is optional if you don't like fruit in your curry. This turned out very flavorful and filling. The peanut butter is an undertone and not overpowering. It's packed full of good fats, fiber and protein. I made this Vegetarian but you could easily add chicken broth and chicken. I made this mild but you could increase the chilies to spice it up. Next time I may try chopped fresh tomatoes and green onions on top. Enjoy!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     African

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1 -2 jalapeno, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated or 1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 lime, zest of
3 tablespoons curry powder (I think this would work with almost any type but I used Madras)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas)
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup golden raisin (optional)
sea salt, to taste (I used 2 tsp)
cooked brown rice, to serve
nonfat yogurt, to serve
cilantro, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots and jalapeno and sauté until almost soft about 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger and lime zest and sauté another 3 minutes.
  • Add spices and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in peanut butter, reduce heat and simmer until it melts.
  • Stir in coconut milk, garbanzo beans and dried fruit and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Put cooked brown rice in bowls and ladle curry over rice. Top with a dollop of yogurt and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Sodium 600.3, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 32.1, Protein 13

Hamza Jeffrey
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the peanut butter gave it a wonderful richness. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shaz Leibach
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I made this curry for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The peanut butter and coconut milk made it creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Volha Melgaard
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This curry was delicious! I loved the combination of peanut butter and coconut milk. I also liked that it was a bit spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Umar Ahsan
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I made this curry for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Richard Feltoe
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This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The peanut butter and coconut milk gave it a nice creamy texture. I served it over rice and it was a filling meal.


jevaun thompson
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the peanut butter gave it a wonderful richness. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


AK KHAN (Sonu prince)
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I made this curry for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The peanut butter and coconut milk made it creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalpana Tamang
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This curry was delicious! I loved the combination of peanut butter and coconut milk. I also liked that it was a bit spicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Oshin Dean
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The peanut butter flavor was subtle and it added a nice richness to the curry. I will definitely be making this again.


Gangster Baby
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This curry was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used a variety of vegetables, including sweet potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. The peanut butter and coconut milk gave the curry a creamy, rich texture. I served it over rice and it was a perfec


Camper Pubg
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I made this curry for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


preston mcmanus
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The curry was delicious and flavorful. I especially liked the combination of peanut butter and coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.


sukdeb sarkar
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the peanut butter gave it a wonderful richness. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Raju Mishra
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I was looking for a new peanut curry recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint! I loved the unique blend of spices, and the peanut butter gave it a delicious creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Keith A Denman
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This curry was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a variety of vegetables, including sweet potatoes, carrots, and broccoli. The peanut butter and coconut milk gave the curry a creamy, rich texture. I served it over rice and it was a perfect


Benjamin Ampiah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I decided to try this recipe because I love peanut curry. I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful and satisfying it was. I will definitely be making this again, even when I'm not in the mood for a vegetarian meal.


Khuzeni Zikalala
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This peanut curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the peanut butter gave it a rich, creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.