Vegan Indonesian Tempeh Curry (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Curry Paste

01 - 1 white onion, chopped
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
03 - 1 tomato, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
05 - 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
06 - 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
08 - 1 red chilli, chopped
09 - 10 cashew nuts
10 - 2 cloves garlic
11 - 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and roughly chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
13 - 2 kaffir lime leaves
14 - juice of 1 lime

→ Curry

15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 - 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
17 - 200 millilitres vegetable stock
18 - 400 grams tempeh, sliced
19 - 1 red chilli, finely sliced
20 - 1 red pepper, sliced
21 - 200 grams tenderstem broccoli, halved
22 - 400 millilitres coconut milk
23 - 4 spring onions, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Combine onion, ginger, tomato, turmeric powder, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, tamarind paste, chilli, cashew nuts, garlic, lemongrass, coconut sugar, kaffir lime leaves, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, shredded carrot, and broccoli. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add prepared curry paste to the saucepan. Sauté together for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock and coconut milk. Stir well to combine, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Arrange sliced tempeh in a single layer and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
06 - Divide curry among serving bowls. Top with fried tempeh, garnish with spring onions and sliced red chilli, then serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For enhanced flavor, allow the curry paste to rest for 10 minutes before cooking.