Easy 1-Pot Massaman Curry | Minimalist Baker Recipes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

massaman curry paste

💰Cheaper: homemade curry paste

Homemade versions can be cheaper and tailored to personal taste.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water) and shallot. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn down heat if browning too quickly.

Add whole cumin and coriander seeds (or powder) and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add red curry paste and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more.

Add potatoes and carrots and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes. Then add coconut milk, water, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, coconut aminos, maple syrup, and peanut butter. (Reserve lime juice for later).

The liquid should cover all of the ingredients — if it does not, add a bit more coconut milk or water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a low boil, reduce heat to a simmer (add meat at this time if cooking with shrimp or chicken) and cook for 10-15 minutes uncovered.

Add lime in the last few minutes of cooking and stir. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime for acidity, salt or coconut aminos for saltiness, curry paste for heat, maple syrup for sweetness, cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth, or peanut butter for creaminess. Stir and cook a few minutes more. Then turn off heat and let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.

To serve, divide between serving bowls and enjoy as is or with a side of rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or steamed greens. Fresh lime juice, cilantro, and roasted peanuts make lovely additions.

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