Vegetarian Beef Madras Curry

Delight your taste buds with this comforting and flavorful Vegetarian Beef Madras Curry! This plant-based twist on the classic Indian dish combines the bold flavors of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala with a rich and creamy coconut milk base. Tender cubes of a plant-based beef alternative are simmered to perfection in a fragrant sauce, infused with ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat from green chili. Served over fluffy basmati rice, this easy yet impressive curry is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It's a satisfying vegetarian option that captures the authentic taste of Madras curry while being completely meat-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 400 grams plant-based beef alternative, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until it turns golden brown.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green chili, and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aromas.

Step 5

Pour in the tomato puree and stir well, cooking for 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6

Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring until well combined.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the plant-based beef cubes. Stir to coat the cubes in the sauce.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Season with salt to taste and adjust other seasonings if needed.

Step 10

Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 12

Serve hot over cooked basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1856.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2013.4

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4665.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 47.9g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547.1mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 3956.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 46.7%