Vegetarian Thai Green Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Vegetarian Thai Green Curry recipe, we will first make the Thai Curry paste

Step 2: To do that, we will first have to prepare the lemongrass

Step 3: We will first have to trim away and discard any root section below the bulb base

Step 4: We will also now remove the dried part of the root until we reach a stage we know that the root cuts easily and is tender

Step 5: We don't use the leaf part of the lemon grass for the curry paste, you can use it for flavouring a tea or a soup

Step 6: Continue the same procedure for the remaining lemon grass stalks

Step 7: Add all the ingredients for the paste into a blender and a little bit of water

Step 8: Cover the blender and grind the mixture to make a smooth paste

Step 9: After a few seconds of grinding, open the blender and stir to combine the rest of the ingredients that are required to make the paste - green chillies, coriander leaves, basil leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, onions, spring onions, garlic, ginger and salt

Step 10: If required add a little more water to grind into a smooth paste

Step 11: Transfer the Thai curry paste and store it in a glass jar

Step 12: You only need to use 3 tablespoons of the paste for a single recipe of Thai curry

Step 13: So with this paste you will be able to make Thai curry at least 3 times over

Step 14: Method to make the Thai Green CurryNext we will proceed to make the Vegetarian Thai Curry with this paste

Step 15: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a heavy wok

Step 16: Add in the vegetables like carrots, zucchini, broccoli and bell peppers

Step 17: Add in some salt and stir fry the vegetables on high heat until lightly tender

Step 18: Once tender turn off the heat and keep aside

Step 19: Add a teaspoon of oil into the hot wok, next add in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the Thai curry paste and saute for a few seconds in the oil

Step 20: Next add in a cup of water and stir to combine into the curry

Step 21: Next we will add in a tablespoon of brown sugar and finally 400 ml of the coconut milk

Step 22: Stir to combine all the ingredients

Step 23: Once combined, add in the salt, stir and allow the mixture to thicken a little and come to a boil

Step 24: Once the mixture comes to a boil, add in some torn basil leaves and the stir fried vegetables

Step 25: Stir the mixture, give it a light boil and the Vegetarian Thai curry is ready to be served

Step 26: Serve the Vegetarian Thai Green Curry Recipe with a bowl of Steamed Rice or Jasmine Rice to enjoy your Thai style Meal