Thai Green Curry

Paddy and I love Thai food. I tried a Thai green curry ( vegetarian version) at my home. It came out well. This is very simple and easy to make. Try this and give me your feedback.

Ingredients:

Lemon grass                                                      1 Stem

For paste:

• Thai Green chilies                                                 3 no
• Tender Ginger, sliced                                         2 tbsp
• Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves  chopped          – ¾ cup
• Fresh basil                                                        1/2 cup
• Coriander powder                                             1/4 tsp.
• Cumin                                                              1/4 tsp.
• White pepper powder                                       1/4 tsp.
Lime juice                                                          1 Tbsp.
•Brown sugar                                                     - 1 tsp

Coconut Milk                                                      – 1 tin
Golden Mountain Thai soy sauce -                          1 tbsp ( substitute for fish sauce)

Tofu                                                                    ( optional) 

Mixed Vegetables - Cauliflower, Bell peppers, baby corn, baby mushrooms, cherry tomatoes etc. (you can use frozen stir fry vegetables)

Kaffir Lime leaves              2 to 3 whole leaves ( Its available in Asian market)

Vegetable stock                               1 cup

Salt to taste.

Method:

• Prepare Lemon grass. Peel out the lemongrass and remove the outer skin and cut like slices ( Instead of using fresh lemongrass, use frozen one. Its available in freezer section in Asian market).
• Make a Green Curry Paste. : Add prepared lemongrass in a food processor or blender and add the above ingredients.
• Pour 2 Tbsp. oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the green curry paste and stir-fry to release the fragrance (1 minute). . Add coconut milk and fry it for few minutes.
• Add stir fry vegetables, lime leaves and salt , GM sauce. If you need more sauce you can add vegetable stock in it.
• Stir well and cook, or until vegetables are cooked.
• If it's too salty, add a squeeze of lime juice. Add more chili, if not spicy enough. If you'd prefer it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
• Sprinkle over fresh coriander and/or basil.
• Serve with Rice