Simple Coconut Curry
Also known as Sri Lankan Sodhi, curries, gravy, vegan, healthy, breakfast, lunch · Veg · Curries & Gravies
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Simple coconut curry, a Sri Lankan sodhi of baby corn and mushroom in coconut milk with mustard and curry leaves. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
15 itemsBaby Corn, Slices½ cup
Mushroom, Halved1 cup
Salt2.5 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Ginger, Julienne1 inch
Green Chilli, Slit2
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Water1.5 cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut Milk1 cup
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Contains: mushroom.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 253kcal | 1012kcal |
| Protein | 3.3g | 13g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 46g |
| Fat | 23g | 93g |
| Fibre | 3.1g | 12g |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 18g |
Cookd masalas for coconut milk
Method
- 1
Blanch the babycorn and mushroom in salted water with some turmeric powder, strain and set aside. The baby corn must be tender, add the mushroom for the last 2 mins.
Baby CornMushroomSaltTurmeric Powder
- 2
Heat oil and add the mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.
Fenugreek SeedsCoconut OilMustard SeedsFennel SeedsCurry leaves
- 3
Add the sliced ginger, small onions and slit green chillies. Saute until aromatic. Add turmeric powder and salt.
GingerGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)SaltTurmeric Powder
- 4
Add the blanched mushroom and babycorn.
- 5
Add coconut milk and a mixture of water and cornstarch to thicken the gravy. Simmer for 2-3 mins.
WaterCoconut MilkCorn FlourWater
- 6
Finish with fresh curry leaves and coconut oil.
Before you start
- How long does Simple Coconut Curry take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Simple Coconut Curry serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Simple Coconut Curry vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Simple Coconut Curry spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Simple Coconut Curry?
- 1 cup Coconut Milk, ½ cup Baby Corn, 1 cup Mushroom, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Simple Coconut Curry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Simple Coconut Curry?
- About 253 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookApril 2022
Loved it ❤️
