Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUrban BurmaVegetable Curry Recipe

Vegetable Curry Recipe

Inspired by Urban Burma
Time45m
Serves4

Tofu, peas, and potatoes in a masala curry. Served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Vegetables and Aromatics

Rice

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare Tofu

    Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into cubes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Potatoes

    Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

  3. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    Chop the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger finely.

Cooking the Curry

  1. 4

    Sauté Onions

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add Bell Pepper

    Stir in the bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  4. 7

    Add Spices

    Add the curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another minute.

  5. 8

    Add Potatoes and Coconut Milk

    Add the diced potatoes and stir to coat them with the spices. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

  6. 9

    Cook Potatoes

    Cover the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  7. 10

    Add Peas and Spinach

    Add the frozen peas and spinach, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

  8. 11

    Add Tofu

    Finally, add the cubed tofu gently to the pot, and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 12

    Prepare Rice

    In a separate pot, combine the basmati rice and water. Bring to a boil.

  2. 13

    Cook Rice

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Serving

  1. 14

    Serve

    Serve the vegetable curry hot over a bed of basmati rice.

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