Thai Red Curry is a flavourful dish that is spicy, sour, sweet & smooth. The zing factor of the curry makes it so scrumptious that it will get over in one sitting.
In a mixer, grind peanut butter, Thai red chillies, cumin powder, coriander powder, 1 piece of galangal, 4 garlic cloves, white pepper powder, coriander stems, lemon grass, 1 chopped onion, 1 tbsp kaffir lime leaves and 1/4 tsp salt together.
Step 2
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If required, add very little water till it turns into a nice paste.
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In a kadai, heat oil and sesame oil. When it smokes, saute the onions till they turn translucent. Add galangal and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
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Add turmeric powder at this stage.
Step 5
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Add carrots and mushrooms. Cook it for 2 minutes and add bell peppers to it. Cook for 2 minutes and stir well.
Step 6
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Add the prepared red curry paste and mix well. Now, add soy sauce and brown sugar/palm jaggery.
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Divide the coconut milk into two equal parts. Mix in 50 ml water to one part and add it to the pan. When it boils, add the second part of the milk. Let it boil again.
Step 8
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Check the salt and add more if required. Switch off the gas and squeeze in the juice of half a lime.
Step 9
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Add freshly chopped or dried kaffir lime leaves. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice. Your Thai red curry is ready to be devoured.