Fennel-Spiced Vegetable Curry
- Vegan
- Indian
- 30 min
- Serves 4
A gently sweet, aromatic vegetable curry where fennel seed gives a distinctive, licorice-like warmth.
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Method
- 1
Temper the fennel seed
Heat the oil and add the fennel seed, frying until it turns fragrant and lightly darkens.
- 2
Cook the onion
Add the onion and cook 5–6 minutes until soft.
- 3
Add tomato
Stir in the tomatoes and cook 6–8 minutes until they break down.
- 4
Add vegetables
Tip in the mixed vegetables with a splash of water, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until tender.
- 5
Finish
Season with salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nitra tip
Fennel seed's sweetness pairs particularly well with root vegetables like carrot and pumpkin.
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