Chef Way Vikram Sunderam blanches the carrots, squash and green beans individually before cooking them in the curry sauce. Easy Way Cook the vegetables directly in the sweet and spicy curry sauce. Slideshow: More Easy Indian Recipes
How to Make It
In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, ginger, jalapeño and bay leaves and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mash lightly until just beginning to soften, 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and water; season with salt. Bring to a boil.
Add the carrots, cover and simmer over low heat until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Add the squash and beans, cover and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Serve with basmati rice.
