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My Spiced Coconut Curry Mix combines tangy lime, earthy curry, bright turmeric, and smooth coconut yoghurt for amazing taste. Works wonders with veggies, chicken, tofu or beef, giving your meals a rich, warm flavor kick.
What You'll Need
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, adds richness and helps everything stick together.
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, brings a tangy freshness that cuts through the spices.
- Coconut Yoghurt: 1 1/4 cups, makes everything creamy with a hint of coconut taste.
- Curry Powder: 2 tablespoons, packs a punch with its mix of spices.
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon, gives that lovely yellow color and earthy warmth.
How To Make It
- Step 1:
- Grab a medium bowl and throw in the curry powder, turmeric, lime juice, olive oil, and coconut yoghurt.
- Step 2:
- Mix everything up really well until it's all blended and smooth.
- Step 3:
- Cover your chicken thighs, tofu, cauliflower pieces, beef cuts or sirloin with the mix. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or keep it in the fridge overnight for stronger flavor.
- Step 4:
- Cook your food however you like—try grilling, pan-frying, or popping it in the oven for the tastiest results.
- Step 5:
- Serve with some rice, flatbread, or veggies on the side for a full meal everyone will love.
Storage and Serving Ideas
- For the best taste, let your food soak in this mix for at least 30 minutes, but overnight in the fridge works even better.
- The mix works great for foods you'll grill, roast, or cook in a pan.
- Any leftover mix can stay good in the fridge for about 3 days if you keep it in a sealed container.
Quick Tips
- This mix isn't just for meat—it tastes amazing on tofu chunks or thick cauliflower slices if you don't eat meat.
- Want it spicier? Just toss in some cayenne or red pepper flakes to heat things up.
Expert Advice
- Jamie Oliver likes using coconut milk instead of yoghurt when he wants the mix to be thinner and lighter.
- Yotam Ottolenghi thinks this goes perfectly with some oven-roasted veggies and warm naan bread on the side.
What Makes This Special
- You can use this mix on basically anything—chicken, tofu, or veggies—so it works for pretty much everyone at your table.
- The combo of curry and coconut yoghurt creates this amazing creamy, slightly spicy flavor that's just right.
- You can whip it up in just a few minutes but it'll make your food taste like you spent hours cooking.
Mix It Up
- Swap in coconut milk if you want something not as thick as the yoghurt version.
- Throw in some fresh grated ginger for an extra pop of flavor.
- Try using lemon juice instead of lime for a slightly different tangy taste.