A creamy yellow curry with a homemade paste of galangal, lemongrass, and chilies, sweet potatoes, and crunchy radishes. Cooked in coconut milk and served with basmati rice. Vegan, gluten-free, and great for meal prep too.
- Category
- main course
- Portion
- 350 g
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Nature (TCM)
- warming
TCM: Galangal, lemongrass, and chilies are warming and support the digestive fire.
Ingredients
Basmati rice
- Dry basmati rice – 550 g
- Water – 1,000 ml
- Salt – 8 g
Homemade yellow curry paste
- Fresh galangal – 80 g
- Lemongrass (tender part) – 70 g
- Fresh yellow chilies – 60 g
- Vegetable oil – 30 ml
- Salt – 5 g
Curry – main part
- Vegetable oil – 60 ml
- Homemade yellow curry paste – 220 g
- Sweet potatoes (peeled, 2 cm cubes) – 1,000 g
- Red radishes – 400 g
- White daikon radish – 400 g
- Coconut milk – 1,200 ml
- Water or vegetable broth – 300 ml
- Rice vinegar or lime juice – 40 ml
- Salt – 18–22 g (to taste)
Method
Rice
- Rinse the rice, cook in salted water for 10–12 minutes, take off the heat, and let it finish under the lid.
Curry paste and base
- Blend the galangal, lemongrass, chilies, oil, and salt into a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil in a pot, add the yellow curry paste, and sauté for 1–2 minutes, just to release the aromas.
Vegetables
- Add the sweet potatoes and briefly stir them through the paste.
- Pour in the coconut milk and the water or broth, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add both kinds of radish and simmer for another 5–8 minutes, so they stay slightly crunchy.
Seasoning
- Salt, and balance the flavor with rice vinegar or lime.
- Take off the heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serving
Serve 200 g of yellow curry and 150 g of basmati rice per portion. Also great for meal prep.
Key ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Low-GI complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene, fibre; filling and sweet.
- Coconut milk
- Plant fat for creaminess without dairy; medium-chain fats.
- Basmati rice
- Aromatic long-grain rice with a lower GI; a light side.
- Chilli / hot pepper
- Capsaicin — boosts circulation and metabolism; in small amounts supports digestion.
- Oats
- Beta-glucans for satiety; creamy once cooked (pure oats are gluten-free).
Why it’s good for the body
- Sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene, and satiety.
- Coconut milk brings creaminess and medium-chain fats without dairy.
- Galangal and lemongrass support digestion and create an authentic Asian profile.
Traditional and functional notes on the ingredients — not medical claims.
Notes
- The radishes add freshness and a light peppery bite.
- Also great for meal prep.