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vegan dish with cilantro

Easy Falafel Curry

This easy falafel curry is an exciting way to do something different with that pack of falafel in the back of your fridge. With a creamy spicy sauce and loads of veggies, it’s a super simple meal you can have on the table in no time!
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Course: Curry
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Paris | Vegan Cocotte

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 1- inch knob fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
  • 4 tablespoons tikka masala curry paste
  • 1 cup (250 ml) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
  • 12-14 pieces falafel
  • 2 cups (473.18 ml) spinach
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
    1 tablespoon coconut oil
    1 medium onion
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the red bell pepper and zucchini and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes so they start to soften but still keep some bite.
    4 garlic cloves
    1- inch knob fresh ginger
    1 medium red bell pepper
    1 medium zucchini
  • Stir in the tikka masala curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the tomato sauce and coconut milk and stir until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
    4 tablespoons tikka masala curry paste
    1 cup tomato sauce
    1 cup coconut milk
  • Nestle the falafel into the sauce and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring gently once or twice so they soak up the flavor without breaking apart.
    12-14 pieces falafel
  • Stir in the spinach until just wilted, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Finish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
    2 cups spinach
    1 handful fresh cilantro
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Notes

  • Simmer gently once you add the falafel so they absorb flavor without falling apart.
  • Only season at the end because the curry paste and falafel already contain salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5065IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg