Vegetarian Kuku Paka
Experience the vibrant flavors of Vegetarian Kuku Paka, a plant-based twist on the East African-Indian fusion classic. This comforting stew is rich and creamy with coconut milk as its base, infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. A colorful medley of chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers brings heartiness, while green chilies and ginger lend a warming kick. Finished with lime juice and fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect served over rice or with warm flatbread. Ready in about an hour, this vegetarian favorite is ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests with global cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 400 milliliters coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups chickpeas, cooked and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 juice of lime
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the turmeric, coriander, and cumin powders to the pot and stir well to coat the onions, cooking for about 1 minute.
Add the slit green chilies and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine the spices.
Add the chickpeas, bell pepper, cubed potato, and sliced carrot to the pot. Mix well.
Season with salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3104 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.9 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3831 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
