Thukaree Riha (Maldives Vegetable Curry)

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Thukaree Riha (Maldives Vegetable Curry)

Thukaree Riha (Maldives Vegetable Curry) is a traditioinal Maldivan recipe for a classic vegetarian curry of mixed vegetables in a coconut cream base coloured with turmeric. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Maldivan version of: Maldives Vegetable Curry (Thukaree Riha).

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

60 minutes

Total Time:

75 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Curry Vegetarian Recipes Vegetable Recipes Maldives Recipes

This is a classic mixed vegetable curry from the Maldives served in a coconut cream base coloured with turmeric. The dish is typically either served with rice or is served in a bowl with a dollop of yoghurt and flatbreads on the side.

Ingredients:

2 potatoes, cut into 3cm (1 in) cubes
2 carrots, sliced into rounds
1 cauliflower, separated into florets
500g garden peas
1 cabbage, shredded
1.25l (5 cups) water
1 tbsp sea salt
2 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
250ml (1 cup) oil
250ml (1 cup) coconut cream
1 tsp ground turmeric

Method:

Add the water to a large pan over medium heat. As soon as the water begins to boil add the potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, peas and cabbage. Return to a boil and cook for 15 minutes (the ingredients should just be tender, do not over-cook). Essentially they should be knife tender.

Drain the vegetables and set aside to drain. To the same pan add the oil, chilli powder, cumin, turmeric and ground coriander seeds. Fry for about 2 minutes, until the spices are aromatic. Now add the coconut cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.

At this point, return the vegetables to the pan and mix thoroughly to combine. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fully tender and the gravy has thickened.

Serve.