Simple Curry (for busy nights)

This is the recipe I fall back on when I’m feeling like having some comfort food. It is very quick to make, looks impressive and is really delicious! It also makes for a great lunch!

Here is what you need:

Part 1: The protein:

• 1 cup TVP (texturized vegetable protein; I used big pieces. You can find this in Asian grocery stores or in health food stores.)
• 1 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tsp miso

Part 2: The sauce:

• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tbp corn starch
• 2 tbs tamari or soy sauce

Part 3: The vegetables:

• 1 tsp coconut oil (you can replace this with some water)
• 1 minced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 zucchini squashes
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbs garram massala

Here is what you do:

1. Dilute the miso paste in the warm water and place the TVP in so that it can soak up all the water. Put aside.
2. Mix all the sauce ingredients and put aside.
3. In a large sauce pan, heat up the coconut oil, and stir the garlic and onion until golden and fragrant. Add the spices and give a good stir.
4. Cut the zucchinis into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan. Mix well.
5. Add the TVP and the remaining water and stir everything until well coated in spices.
6. When everything is cooked and ready to serve, add the sauce ingredients and stir until the sauce becomes thick and glossy. Serve with warm rice or noodles.

I really like this dish because I can pretty much make it with anything on hand: eggplant, chickpeas, mushrooms, tofu or even tempeh! It is also very easy to prepare and quite quick to make. It is supper flavourful and so comforting!

Let me know if you give it a try!