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Leek Curry

Easy to make and delicious, this mild leek curry recipe makes such a comforting meal.
3.81 from 21 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Curries, One-pot Meals, Quick & Easy, Quick Weeknight Dinners
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 471 kcal

Equipment

1 large saucepan

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 600 g leeks
  • 350 g tomatoes
  • vegetable oil
  • 4 dry curry leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves (grated)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • ¾ tsp turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp mild curry powder
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 400 g chickpeas
  • 3/4 tsp garam masala
  • lemon juice (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)

TO SERVE

  • basmati rice
  • chillies
  • fresh coriander
  • naan bread

Instructions
 

  • Cut the leeks into 1 cm chunks and cut each tomato in 8 dice.
    600 g leeks, 350 g tomatoes
  • Heat some vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add the curry leaves and fry them until they crackle and release their delicious flavour.
    vegetable oil, 4 dry curry leaves
  • Add the leeks and tomatoes and cook for 5 mins until soft.
  • Add the grated garlic cloves, freshly grated ginger, turmeric and mild curry powder. Stir all together and cook for another 5 mins.
    3 garlic cloves (grated), 1 tsp freshly grated ginger, ¾ tsp turmeric, 1 Tbsp mild curry powder
  • Add the coconut milk and drained chickpeas. Cook half covered under medium heat for another 10-15mins until the leeks are cooked.
    400 ml coconut milk, 400 g chickpeas
  • Add the garam masala and cook for another couple of minutes.
    3/4 tsp garam masala
  • Season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
    lemon juice (to taste), salt (to taste)
  • Serve this leek curry with basmati rice topped with freshly chopped coriander and chillies. Always nice with a side of naan bread too.
    basmati rice , chillies, fresh coriander, naan bread

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 1023mgFiber: 12gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3272IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 10mg

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Leek Curry

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/leek-curry-vegan/