Ingredients

Keema Curry:

• 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
• 4 Green Cardamom Pods
• 6 Black Peppercorns
• 1 Teaspoon Whole Cumin Seeds
• 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Pound Yukon Gold Potatoes, Diced
• 2 Cups Cooked Brown or Green Lentils
• 1 Cup Rehydrated Shiitake Mushrooms (Caps and/or Stems,) Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Raw Walnuts, Finely Chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 (14.5-Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Ground Coriander
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
• 3/4 - 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1 Cup Frozen Peas
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Minced

Optional Serving Suggestions:

• Cooked Basmati or Jasmine Rice
• Naan
• Plain, Unsweetened Vegan Yogurt
• Lime Wedges
• Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Once liquefied, add the whole cardamom pods, peppercorns, and cumin seeds. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes to temper the spices, stirring often, until fragrant.
2. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic, and saute until the onion is translucent and golden around the edges; 6 - 8 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Fold in the lentils, shiitake, and walnuts, being careful to loosen any potatoes sticking to the bottom of the pan without mashing them. Season generously with salt.
4. Stir the tomato paste into the diced tomatoes to make it easier to incorporate before adding the mixture to the pan, followed by the ground coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Pour in 3/4 cup of vegetable stock and stir well.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Add up to 1/4 cup of additional vegetable stock if the mixture seems dry at any point. Squeeze in the lime juice when it's almost done cooking.
6. Toss in the peas, allowing them to cook from the residual heat of the dish. Turn off the stove and stir in the cilantro last.
7. Serve hot, with your choice of rice or flatbread and optional garnishes. Enjoy!

Notes

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