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Green Apple Curry

Fruit in curries is very common in Sri Lankan cuisine. This green apple curry has the perfect balance of sweet, tart, savory, and spicy. This vegan curry will satisfy even the beefiest of carnivores; it’s that good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Keyword: main course, South Asian, Sri Lankan, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples cut into 8ths
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 5 dried red chilies
  • 1 tbsp Sri Lankan curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilies
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup apple cider

Instructions

  • Heat up the cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the onions, jalapeños, red chilies, bay leaves, and mustard seeds for 4-5 minutes.
    Sri Lankan, main course, vegan
  • Add in the curry powder, chili powder, and turmeric. Sauté gor 30 seconds.
    Sri Lankan, main course, vegan
  • Add in the apples, garlic, brown sugar, and salt. Sauté for 10 minutes.
    Sri Lankan, main course, vegan
  • Pour in the coconut milk and cider. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 5-10 minutes until the apples are softened.
    Sri Lankan, main course, vegan
  • Season with salt to taste.
    Sri Lankan, main course, vegan