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Gluten Free Massaman Curry

Gluten Free Massaman Curry is a dish that is so flavorful and filling: potato-peanut-coconut curry that's naturally vegan or feel free to add your protein of choice. Such an easy and satisfying dinner. Serve with homemade gluten free flatbreads or naan!
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Course: Mains Sides
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Divania Timmal-Jones

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati Kasmati, Jasmine or brown rice (prepare according to package)
  • 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbs. sunflower oil or olive oil or avocado or other vegetable oil
  • 2 large baking potatoes diced to 1/2 inch cubes (optional whether to peel)
  • 1/2 large red or yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup coconut palm or brown sugar
  • 2 lb. firm or extra firm tofu pressed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes OR other protein like chicken or shrimp (optional)
  • 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter
  • 2 Tbs. coconut aminos or tamari
  • 2 Tbs. balsamic or ume plum vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. diced fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic or more, to taste
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 1/2 cup+ additional milk of choice to thin sauce
  • 1-2 Tbs. chili pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 cinnamon sticks cut into quarters (optional)
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts for garnish
  • fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Wash and prepare vegetables.
  • In a large saute pan, heat oil to medium-high. Add diced onions and potatoes, cooking until the onions are translucent. Add sugar and stir to coat the potatoes, cooking until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Add cubed tofu (if using), peanut butter, coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, cardamom, cloves and coconut milk. Stir to combine well and cook for 10 minutes. If using an alternate protein, cook until that protein is done.
  • Add more milk, as needed, to thin the sauce to the desired consistency to serve over rice. Taste the sauce and add chili flakes to add heat, to taste.
  • Serve over fluffed rice with a cinnamon stick quarter, peanuts and cilantro for garnish.

** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.