Vegan Thai Massaman Curry

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.

Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat oil. Add the curry paste and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the coconut milk and mix well. Press Cancel as you stir the milk.

Add onion, potatoes, cashews, and salt. Give a quick stir and close the Instant Pot with the pressure valve to sealing. Pressure cook (Hi) for 4 minutes followed by a quick release.

Open the Instant Pot and stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, broccoli, peppers, and snow peas. Cook on saute for another 2 minutes or just until the curry comes to a gentle boil.

Garnish with cilantro, Thai basil, and additional nuts. Serve hot with steamed Jasmine rice.

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