Vegetarian Kuku Paka

Discover the vibrant flavors of Vegetarian Kuku Paka, a plant-based twist on the traditional East African-Indian fusion dish. This one-pot wonder features a creamy coconut milk base infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander, delivering a fragrant and mildly spiced curry. Packed with hearty chickpeas, tender potatoes, sweet bell peppers, and fresh carrots, it’s a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s both hearty and nutritious. Finished with zesty lime juice and a generous garnish of cilantro, this vegetarian delight is perfect for pairing with steamed rice or warm flatbread. Ready in just an hour, it’s an ideal recipe for bringing global flavors to your dinner table — no chicken required!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the turmeric, coriander, and cumin powders to the pot and stir well to coat the onions, cooking for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the slit green chilies and mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine the spices.

Step 7

Add the chickpeas, bell pepper, cubed potato, and sliced carrot to the pot. Mix well.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 9

Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 10

Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1680.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1501.1

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3103.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.9g	0%
Total Sugars 71.1g
Protein 52.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.9mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3830.6mg	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: 25.4%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 61.1%