By Suprita Mitter
December 21, 2024
Coconut milk-based curries offer creamy richness and warmth. Infused with spices, they create comforting dishes and their soothing flavours and luscious texture make them perfect for comforting, hearty meals on chilly days.
Thai Green Curry is a spicy and aromatic curry from Thailand made with coconut milk, green curry paste made with ingredients such as lemongrass, green chilies, and garlic, vegetables such as bamboo shoots and Thai eggplant, and a protein of one’s choice.
A mild and fragrant curry from South India, particularly Kerala, the stew is also called Ishtu in India. It features a mix of vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and beans cooked in coconut milk with subtle spices.
Originating from Indonesia but popular in Malaysia, the Rendang curry is made with coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and a blend of spices like turmeric, coriander, and chilli.
Goa has always been known for its fresh seafood. The Goan Fish Curry is a spicy and tangy curry from this coastal region in India. The curry is usually cooked with firm white fish such as kingfish or cod.
Ohn No Khao Swe or the Burmese Chicken Coconut Curry features tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk broth, spiced with turmeric, ginger, and garlic.
A signature dish from the coastal region of Mangalore in Karnataka, India, this curry highlights the fresh, succulent prawns sourced from the local waters, cooked in a coconut-based gravy that is both creamy and spicy.
Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry is a vegetarian curry made with chunks of pumpkin cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce flavoured with Sri Lankan spices like curry leaves, mustard seeds, and pandan leaves.